Ocean Place Resort and Spa

(a subsidiary of United Capital Corp)

9 Park Place, Great Neck, NY 11021

Hotel Controller

Job Description

As a result of our continued growth and success we are in search of a Hotel Controller in our Long Branch, New Jersey location. The Hotel Controller will report to the General Manager of the Ocean Place Resort and Spa (“Hotel”). The Hotel Controller will be responsible for all financial systems, internal controls, financial reporting for our Long Branch location. Success awaits a "hands-on" professional who has experience working in a highly seasonal hotel and who will be responsible for all accounting aspects of these properties, including accounts payable, payroll, general ledger and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operations of the Hotel accounting department, including strong managerial skills with the ability to train and develop the accounting staff and others within the Hotel.

• This role requires that the prospective candidate has a track record of making changes throughout a hotel to verify Accounting Policies Procedures and Controls are being followed. Ability to provide training to department managers to verify they understand and are following the Accounting Policies Procedures and Controls.

• Continually look and recommend improvements and efficiencies to current accounting and operational practices and processes.

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements, accruals, journal entries, account reconciliations and variance analysis.

• Review of night audit package, including but not limited to, the Daily Revenue Report and posting to the general ledger.

• Prepare and review budgets, forecasts, operating results and sales and related tax compliance.

• Ensures the proper and timely billing of all receivables, including individual, group, and credit cards. Follows through and documents all written and verbal collection efforts for all accounts receivable. Respond to all inquiries regarding accounts receivable. Researches chargebacks and disputed charges.

• On a monthly basis, prepare required reports and documentation of all aged accounts receivable detail including a determination of the allowance for doubtful account and/or accounts receivable write-offs.

• Responsible for administering all accounts payables in a timely manner.

• Review and approval of weekly payroll, verifying compliance with laws and regulations.

• Maintain compliance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations.

• Review internal accounting processes for accuracy and effectiveness.

• Strong knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Polices and the Uniform Systems of Accounts for the Lodging Industry.

• Ability to safeguard and ensure internal controls on a high volume of cash activity. Ensure that all house banks and petty cash are handled properly and are counted on a regular basis.

• Experience in accounting for Spa, Outdoor Bar and Gift Shop activity and verify all transactions are accounted for properly, accurately and timely.

• Provide leadership, guidance and training to the accounting staff in order to verify they are performing their job duties properly and are growing in their careers.

• Ability to handle multiple assignments.

Requirements

• A four year degree in accounting, as well as 2 - 4 years minimum related experience.

• Extensive knowledge of hotel operations, services and accounting.

• Accounting experience in full service hotels.

• Proficiency in computer accounting systems and spreadsheets. Experience using M3, Opera, RPower and ADP a plus.

• Self-motivated to take charge and assume responsibility.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.