Dual Accounting Manager - Graduate Seattle

Schulte Companies is seeking an energetic, experienced, and hands on Hotel Accounting Manager to join our Graduate by Hilton Seattle team! Schulte Companies is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is to exude hospitality, be respectful and authentic, prioritize the needs of our internal and external stakeholders above our own, and continuously strive to make a positive impact in all we do. We are passionate hoteliers eager to add like-minded people to our rapidly growing team!

What's in it for you? When you join Schulte Companies you'll be part of a team committed to an inclusive, employee-focused workplace that is invested in your development. We want you to feel engaged, empowered, and excited to grow with us. After all, we believe our greatest and most valuable asset is our people! Schulte Companies provides a rewarding, fun and flexible work environment, exciting perks, an atmosphere designed to encourage and promote career growth within the company and a robust benefit package including, but not limited to:

Work Today, Get Paid today, with Daily Pay!

Free Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health care access for all Associates starting day one!

Multiple Health Insurance and Life Insurance options

401k Plan + Company Match for eligible associates

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships + more!

Our Company: Schulte Companies is a leading third-party management company with deep, multi-generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. We are a diverse team of innovative hoteliers and restauranteurs operating more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries. Our portfolio includes a wide array of reputable brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Hyatt as well as many unique, independent, boutique and lifestyle properties and restaurants.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safeguard assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls and checks across all departments.  
• Provides accounting support for two assigned properties and is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and coordination across both locations.
• Lead and direct the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credits and collections, payroll, perpetual inventory integrity, fixed asset records, general & entity accounting and cost accounting.  
• Actively drive month end and close processes and reviews.
• Develop, improve and issue timely monthly financial records for executive management team and Corporate Office.  
• Support operations leadership on bi-monthly financial forecast. 
• Work with Director of Finance to maintain balance sheet and bank reconciliations. 
• Ensure financial plans are consistent with organizational goals.  
• Provide financial analysis tools to evaluate company ventures, programs, capital expenditures, products costing, etc.  
• Manage commercial banking relationships to facilitate an appropriate credit resource under highly competitive terms.  
• Interface with outside audit firms(s), banks and lessors, casualty/liability insurance agent(s), credit card companies, and collection agencies.  
• Provide visionary, strategic and functional leadership on behalf of finance and accounting across the organization, in accordance with strategic objectives.  
• Actively serve as a key member of the executive leadership team.  
• Perform various other duties as assigned in order to meet company objectives. 
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• Any other job duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.  
• 2 years of corporate accounting management experience, hotel experience preferred  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI). 
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing 
• Strong leadership skills 
• Detail oriented; strives for excellence in all assignments 
• Excellent time management skills 
• Knowledge of overall hotel operations as they affect the accounting department 
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace 
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process 
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written 
• Must be able to apply mathematical operations to tasks 
• Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office programs, with most proficiency in Excel 
• Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions 
• Ability to maintain compliance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations 
• Maintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent hotel data 

*The hiring process may consist of a phone interview, manager(s) interview, drug screen, background check, reference checks, and potential employment assessment. This job description is only intended to provide a general description of the benefits and compensation applicable to this position. Paid Time Off (PTO) is available for eligible associates in accordance with the Company's Paid Time Off policy. This position is tipped eligible. Specific compensation and benefit details will be discussed during the interview process.

*Schulte Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.