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Arlo Hotels an independent lifestyle hotel is now actively seeking a dynamic Senior Staff Accountant Are you someone who is passionate about people, driven by purpose, and clever in your approach? If so keep on reading!! Here at Arlo we strive to create a sense of awe that leaves those we touch wanting more” …...

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Assists the Director of Finance in providing support, training, development, and supervision to the team members within the Finance Department. Responsible for accounting and financial requirements of the hotel and will provide financial support, analysis to the Director of Finance and the hotel team to take the business forward. The individual will ensure that procedures in other areas of the hotel comply with Arlo Hotels Financial Policies & Procedures. The individual will work closely and liaise with all other departments, particularly revenue generating and cash handling areas.

RESONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES:

Assists in provide leadership and supports to the team in achieving departmental goals and Objectives

Work with all employees in a professional and courteous manner.

Ensure the work environment is safe, clean and organized.

Build strong relations with other hotel departments and team members

Ensures timely dispatch of all reports as indicated on the Reports Schedule.

Supervises the archiving of accounting records. Co-ordinates the disposition of records listing.

Ensures that each team member maintains their inventory of records and keeps them up to date.

Ensures that records are moved to the warehouse when appropriate.

Maintains accurate accounting records and assists in producing financial reports for the hotel.

Ensures that the balance sheet is an accurate reflection of the hotel’s assets and liabilities.

Assist in developing best practices for financial accounting and control procedures.

Under the direction of the Director of Finance assists in preparing the Annual Plan, various Financial Reports and Analysis as requested by home office or ownership, monthly and quarterly forecasts.

Manages cash flow and maintains the hotel bank accounts as directed by the Director of Finance.

Ensures proper use and maintenance of financial IT systems, including adequate security and back-up.

Analyzing daily revenues and auditing revenue adjustments.

Ensures timely dispatch of all reports.

Ensure effective communication between the hotel and the client in regards to billing and collection.

Assist in payroll control e.g. monitoring payroll against forecasted / actualized occupancy.

Ensure that operating costs are properly managed by department heads and in line with forecast and projected revenue to protect GOP.

Evaluate monthly production reports and monitors results in relation to goals.

Assists to complete Profit and Loss reviews with all Department Heads

Maintain a framework of internal controls, which will adequately protect the assets, liabilities, revenue & costs and record in a monthly checklist.

Ensure a regular cycle of forecasting takes place and relevant reports circulated.

Utilize key performance indicators and benchmarking to assist in the performance of the hotel and how it can be improved.

Ensure collection of payments due to the hotel.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Accounting Functions

Assists the Director of Finance in organization and preparation of the Annual Operating and Capital Budget

Petty Cash vouchers

Accounts Payable reports

Checks numerical sequence control register

Prepares the month end Journal Entries

Co-ordinates internal and external audits. Follows up any issues that are raised, ensures that proper explanations are given when required.

Internal Audit Requirements

Journal Entries have all supporting documentation attached to explain the figures thereon or are referenced to where the supporting documentation can be found.

Reviews latest month end, Trial Balance and investigates any material items not covered elsewhere in the Audit Programs, vouching to support documentation. Also, check that all clearance accounts are being “zeroed out” monthly and that no unusual entries appear.

Once per month, reviews all outstanding purchase orders/requests to ensure their validity. Cancels items which are no longer required.

Quarterly audits on all Inventory items

From time to time conducts “audits” of accounting team member to ensure that jobs are being performed in accordance with company policy. Submits report to Director of Finance, which will be used during the team member’s evaluation process.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

University Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma

3+ years’ experience in a Staff Accountant capacity

Previous experience in the Hospitality industry or another accounting role is an asset

Knowledge of Opera (PMS), Micros (POS), Microsoft Excel, ADP and Oracle Fusion is an asset

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.

Salary $80,000

$90,000 annually

Arlo Williamsburg

Arlo Williamsburg, formerly The Williamsburg Hotel, home of the iconic Water Tower Bar

Dynamic, vibrant and at the vanguard of what’s next—Arlo Williamsburg, like the Brooklyn neighborhood we call home, is your launchpad for innovative urban exploration in NYC. Our smartly appointed rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Brooklyn and Manhattan. Don’t miss ART Williamsburg, Brooklyn’s premier rooftop pool deck and bar when you need to hit pause on all that go, go, go.

Address	96 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Property Type	Hotel
# Jobs	4

About ARLO Hotels

About the company

Arlo is the ideal home base for today’s explorers, delivering an imaginative platform for local experiences. Arlo creates an unplaceable — yet undeniable — sense of belonging, it is a haven for wanderers with purpose, a place to tuck away for a much-needed nap amidst your urban safari. Our hotels become your living room away from home, your workshop away from the office, where inspiration awaits. With hotels in New York City, Miami, Chicago and expanding to other cities, Arlo is the ideal choice for your next adventure.

About Quadrum Hospitality Group LLC

About Us

We are an integrated development, investment management and advisory group focused on opportunities in real estate worldwide

Our team have been investing in world class real estate since 2005. We initially developed as part of the Cube Capital Group, an alternative investment house, and became independent after a spin-off in 2013.

Leveraging the experience of our international team and affiliates we seek to unlock distressed and repositioning opportunities in developed markets with particular focus on the US as well as greenfield development projects and special situations in select emerging markets.