Chief Accountant

JOB SUMMARY

Supports the day-to-day execution of general ledger impacted processes,
including support to clients as they work with and understand these processes.
Performs accounting functions specifically in the areas of account balancing,
ledger reconciliation, reporting and discrepancy resolution.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education
and Experience

• 4-year bachelor's degree in Finance
and Accounting or related major; no work experience required.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Work,
Projects, and Policies

• Coordinates and implements accounting
work and projects as assigned.

• Coordinates, implements and follows up
on Accounting SOP audits for all areas of the property.

• Complies
with all applicable laws related to fraud and collection procedures.

•
Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports,
presentations, etc.

• Analyzes information and evaluates results
to choose the best solution and solve problems.

• Compiles, codes,
categorizes, calculates, tabulates, audits, or verifies information or data.

• Balances credit card ledgers.

• Verifies contracts for groups
and performs credit reference checks for direct billed groups if necessary.

Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals

•
Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team
goals, etc.

• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize,
and accomplish your work.

• Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring
delivery deadlines.

• Ensures profits and losses are documented
accurately.

• Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes
are current, collected and/or accrued.

• Maintains a strong accounting
and operational control environment to safeguard assets.

• Completes
period end function each period.

• Provide direction and assistance
to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies
and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of financial
resources.

Demonstrating and Applying Accounting
Knowledge

• Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues,
products, systems, and processes.

• Demonstrates knowledge of return
check procedures.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the Gross Revenue
Report.

• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency with write off
procedures.

• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency with consolidated
deposit procedures.

• Keeps up-to-date technically and applying new
knowledge to your job.

• Uses computers and computer systems (including
hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data,
or process information.

• Uses relevant information and individual
judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations,
or standards.

Leading Accounting Teams

• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence,
and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making;
demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.

• Motivates
and provides a work environment where employees are productive.

• Imposes
deadlines and delegates tasks.

• Provides an "open door policy" and
is highly visible in areas of responsibility.

• Understands how to manage
in a culturally diverse work environment.

• Manages the quality process
in areas of customer service and employee satisfaction.

Managing and Conducting Human Resources Activities

•
Interviews, selects and trains employees.

• Appraises employee’s
productivity and efficiency for the purpose of recommending promotions or other
changes in status.

• Follows progressive discipline procedures
as appropriate.

• Provides for the safety and security of the employees
or the property.

• Monitors employee attendance and records
absences/tardiness.

• Helps direct supervisors to achieve their own
development goals.

• Conducts annual performance appraisal with direct
reports according to Standard Operating Procedures.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provides information
to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form,
e-mail, or in person.

• Demonstrates personal integrity.

• Uses
effective listening skills.

• Demonstrates self confidence, energy
and enthusiasm.

• Manages group or interpersonal conflict
effectively.

• Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and
the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.

• Manages
time well and possesses strong organizational skills.

• Presents ideas,
expectations and information in a concise, well organized way.

• Uses
problem solving methodology for decision making and follow up.

• Makes
collections calls if necessary.

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