Job Description Summary
The Accounting Supervisor is responsible for oversight of key accounting and reporting activities for Sonesta’s extended stay hotels. The candidate will supervise a team of accountants in all aspects of day-to-day accounting at the Sonesta Shared Services Center (SSC). This role will also assist the Controller, General Accounting with special projects. This position requires excellent managerial, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. A strong knowledge of office processes and related computer software tools is essential.
Job Description
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Supervise Sonesta’s SSC general accounting and financial reporting in support of the extended stay hotel portfolio
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Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles
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Supervise the month-end close calendar and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the required close activities
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Prepare and review monthly and quarterly financial statements and liaise with hotel personnel to prepare appropriate P&L and BS commentary
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Ensure financial statements and reports are prepared accurately and in a timely manner
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Ensure internal controls and procedures are in place to facilitate the accuracy of the financial statements and promote operational efficiency
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Partner with Internal Audit to support annual testing and audit activities and develop remediation plans for any control weaknesses identified
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Review revenue journals and confirm daily post to the DSTAT is reflected in Yardi GL system
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Generate a monthly trial balance from Yardi, and reconcile the guest ledgers, with account balance detail reports within Opera
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Ensure that all activities of the department are in accordance with GAAP and that the accounting records are maintained accurately and in compliance with laws and regulations
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Supervise a team of Senior Accountants and Staff Accountants to effectively perform key accounting activities such as journal entries, accruals, allocations, reconciliations etc.
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Provide technical and social support to the team while developing each staff member to their full potential and efficiency
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Regularly evaluate each employee and provide feedback to the Controller, General Accounting
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Support other functions within the Shared Services Center as needed
Key Competencies Required
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Technical:
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Demonstrated familiarity with advanced accounting policies and procedures
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Significant experience assisting with/managing audits
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Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
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Familiarity with related areas of tax compliance
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Strong understanding of financial reporting
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Behavioral (Leadership)
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Experience managing junior resources
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Ability to manage performance within a team
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Able to motivate individuals in a positive way to perform to the best of their ability
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Comfortable managing the administrative aspect of leadership along with daily work activities
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Behavioral (Do the Right Thing)
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Treat each other with respect
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Commit to the team
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Be authentic and real
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Communicate openly, honestly and clearly
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Behavioral (Go Beyond)
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Exceed expectations
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Hold yourself and others accountable
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Continuously improve
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Dig deeper and find ways to succeed
Additional Job Information/Anticipated
Pay Range
$90,000 to $105,000. Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills, and job specific/overall experience.
Benefits
Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:
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Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
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Health Savings Account with Company Match
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401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
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Paid Vacation and Sick Days
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Sonesta Hotel Discounts
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Educational Assistance
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Paid Parental Leave
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Company Paid Life Insurance
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Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
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Various Employee Perks and Discounts
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Hospital Indemnity
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Critical Illness Insurance
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Accident Insurance
Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.