Accounting Manager

Aurora, CO, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $70,000.00 - $75,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Eligible to participate in Sage bonus plan

Unlimited paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(K) Plan with Employer Matching

health savings and flexible spending accounts

Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Company-paid short-term disability

Paid fmla leave

Employee assistance program

employee discounts on hotels and restaurants

Job Description

The Benson Hotel & Faculty Club is a distinguished boutique hotel located at the heart of the UC Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. This establishment stands as a Modern Pioneer’s Retreat, blending the spirit of the pioneering West with a luxurious yet approachable atmosphere. The Benson is designed as a refined gathering place where business leaders, global thinkers, students, and creatives converge to connect, collaborate, and recharge. It is more than just a hotel; it is a sanctuary where hospitality, discovery, and community thrive. As part of the prestigious Sage Hospitality Group, The Benson Hotel & Faculty Club is committed to excellence, enriching lives one experience at a time through genuine service and creating memorable experiences for guests and value for shareholders.

The Accounting Manager position at The Benson Hotel & Faculty Club plays a crucial role in maintaining and overseeing the financial integrity of the property. This full-time, salaried role offers a compensation range of USD $70,000 to $75,000 per year. The Accounting Manager will assist with supervising and coordinating all accounting operations within the hotel, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. The role encompasses a variety of accounting functions, including payroll, accounts receivable and payable, income journaling, general cashiering, tax matters, and internal controls. Additionally, the incumbent may be responsible for managing specific operational areas such as credit management, food and beverage controls, and accounts receivable.

This position requires the individual to compile, review, reconcile, and analyze financial data to support bookkeeping functions and facilitate sound financial decision-making. The Accounting Manager also assists in preparing financial statements and reports that provide vital information for management. The role demands a proactive approach, encouraging recommendations for improving financial controls, reporting any procedural violations, and ensuring compliance with established standard operating procedures (SOPs).

The successful candidate will have the ability to investigate and analyze financial activities, drawing logical conclusions that contribute to enhancing operational efficiency. This position also involves some supervisory responsibilities, including overseeing accounts receivable functions and supporting training efforts for hotel employees on cash handling and inventory controls. Physical demands are minimal, suited for indoor work environments, and reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. The role offers a collaborative and growth-oriented environment where entrepreneurial spirit and creativity are welcomed and valued. By joining The Benson Hotel & Faculty Club as an Accounting Manager, candidates become part of an innovative community dedicated to excellence in both hospitality and financial management, thriving within the dynamic context of Colorado’s leading medical and innovation campus.

Job Requirements

Four-year college degree or equivalent education/experience
One to two years related work experience
Proficiency in accounting principles and hospitality financial practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills
Ability to train and supervise staff
Ability to handle physical demands such as lifting up to 15-20 lbs and limited bending
Willingness to work indoors and adapt to a collaborative work environment

Job Qualifications

A four-year college degree (accounting preferred) or equivalent education/experience
One to two years of employment in a related position
Advanced knowledge of finance and hospitality industry accounting principles and practices
Ability to investigate and analyze activities and data to make logical conclusions and recommendations
Excellent hearing, vision, speech communication skills
Strong literacy and comprehension for reading reports, computers, and ledgers

Job Duties

Prepare, review and reconcile daily postings, accruals, various general ledger accounts and bank statements to ensure accurate financial information is available
Compile, prepare, back-up and analyze period-end data on food and beverage costs and inventories to provide information and recommendations to management on current procedures and controls
Assist with the preparation of cost potentials as required
Supervise the accounts receivable function and perform the hotel's credit/collection and food and beverage control function to ensure accurate, timely and quality service and support to hotel customers and management
Review and monitor internal control procedures in the hotel including food and beverage, cashiering, room operations
Resolve problems and assist with the training of hotel employees on cash procedures and inventory controls
Perform other duties as assigned by management