Senior Accounting Specialist

SUMMARY: The Senior Accounting Specialist will work with the Controller to perform month-end closing, financial reporting, accounts payable, payroll, and other projects as requested by partners and the executive team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist in reviewing hotel AR ledgers and general ledgers to prepare for month-end close.
Performs balance sheet reconciliations.
Assist in preparing work papers for CPA annual review.
Assist in monthly bank reconciliations for all resort accounts.
Assist in reviewing, designing, and documenting internal accounting procedures and processes.
Prepare journal entries and ad-hoc financial reporting.
Oversee the vendor program and process 1099 NEC, MISC, and INT forms annually.
Check that all invoices have been properly coded and approved for payment.
Review the accuracy of the invoice entries into the system and prepare accounts payable checks and mail it out to the vendors when signed Work with the department heads and vendors to provide them all the AP-related information they may need.
Analyze vendor accounts and negotiate extended terms with vendors when cash is restricted.
Maintain accounts payable files.
Assist in monthly closings by posting invoices accrual and other AP related month-end closing items.
Assist on special projects as directed by the Controller and CFO.
Work with Human Resources and other relevant departments to process payroll bi-weekly.
Review payroll deductions and liabilities for accuracy.
Count all cash and checks received for the day and prepare bank deposit.
Perform other related duties as requested by the Controller and CFO.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate subordinates.
Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and ethics when dealing with vendors, co-workers, and customers.
Highly dependable with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong mathematics, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to organize effectively.
Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
Ability to accept responsibility and accountability for their actions.
Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Ability to produce a new concept or idea and think outside the box.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or Business.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
Over two years of payroll processing experience.
Hospitality experience preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, comprehend and provide instructions, both written and verbal.
COMPUTER SKILLS: Computer skills required for communication and reporting.
Knowledge of NetSuite and Paycom desired.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel highly desired CERTIFICATES & LICENSES: Must provide valid document(s) to work in the US.