Cost Accounting Manager jobs in Atlantic City, NJ

Hyatt Place Dewey Beach is an award-winning full-service resort hotel nestled between the Rehoboth Bay and the Atlantic Ocean featuring 145 guest rooms (including 15 luxury suites), 20,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting space and a high-volume restaurant. We are seeking an Accounting Manager to assist the Director of Finance in all accounting operations in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. This position directly reports to the Director of Finance.

Team Member Benefits:

· Medical, Dental and Vision

· Employer Paid Life Insurance

· Other Supplemental Benefits

· Employer Matched 401K

· Hotel Room Discounts across multiple brands

· Enhanced paid vacation, sick time and holiday pay

Essential Job Functions

· Shares responsibility for achieving revenue goals, guest and associate satisfaction and the financial performance of the hotel.

· Manages cash and all billing, daily deposits, petty cash and month end reports.

· Manages Accounts Receivable, sending out all direct billing, and recording payments.

· Reconciles and balances daily credit cards. Handles customer charge disputes.

· Prepares Cash Receipts Journal.

· Establishes and maintains accounting practices and control procedures in conjunction with hotel and corporate policies and procedures.

· Processes payroll on a bi-weekly basis.

· Completes special assignments as requested.

· Performs all other related duties as directed by the General Manager and/or corporate accounting.

· Directs preparation of budgets, reviews budget proposals, and prepares necessary supporting documentation and justification.

· Ensures compliance with the state sales tax, innkeepers, liquor and labor laws.

· Critiques spending overages and advises management in advance, when possible.

· Keeps managers informed of sales and profit progress during the period.

· Submits the required reports to corporate staff and owners.

· Monitor and approve all sales, purchases, salaries and expenses of the hotel.

· Analyze financial data of operations, in order to advise hotel management and to assist in maintaining an efficient operation.

· Prepare forecasts and budgets as required (annual, revised annual, monthly, etc.)

· Oversee all contracts and legal agreements, and assist hotel management in maintaining all licenses, permits, insurance and contracts.

· Establish and audit all internal financial controls, including purchasing, cash handling and disbursements, inventories, hotel equipment, master keys, and associate time records.

· Manage all cash on property (Petty Cash and House Banks)

· Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff

· Oversee/Manage Hotel Brand Redemption Reconciliation

Position Requirements:

· Minimum of 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Accounting, Hotel & Restaurant Management, or related

· Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience in the hospitality industry

· Must have strong organizational, time management and mathematical skills

· Hotel Accounting experience preferred (Hyatt/Hilton experience preferred)

· Can communicate well with guests.

· Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player.

· Must have knowledge of departmental operations.

· Must have knowledge of computers and training techniques.

· Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.

· Must have knowledge of business law; federal, state and local taxes; and Department of Labor regulations.

· Ability to exercise judgment in evaluating situations and in making sound decisions.

· Must have strong interpersonal skills and cordial behavior

· Flexible working hours

· Able to lift at least 25 pounds

· Command of the English language, written and verbal

· Must be able to operate a calculator

Job descriptions and responsibilities are subject to change depending on business needs.