Senior Corporate Accountant - Avantic Lodging Enterprises

Join Avantic Lodging Enterprises as a Senior Corporate Accountant in vibrant Wichita, KS, where your expertise will directly influence our financial success. This is an exceptional opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that values accuracy and strategic analysis. You'll be at the forefront of financial operations, collaborating with hotel managers to optimize revenue streams and enhance profitability. This role provides the chance to utilize cutting-edge financial software and develop key insights that influence corporate decision-making.

If you're eager to take your career to new heights within a national corporation, this is the role for you. You can get great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, and Employee Discounts. Don't miss this chance to make a significant impact in the hospitality industry's financial landscape. Apply today!

BIG PICTURE:

The Senior Corporate Accountant is responsible for managing and overseeing daily property transactions, reviewing and analyzing all financial information and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Further, the Senior Corporate Accountant leads and supports the accounting team to ensure all weekly and monthly deadlines are met. This position will also oversee reconciling accounts to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance to include, receivables, payables, cash, accruals and prepaids. Further, the Senior Corporate Accountant will work closely with property leadership on accounting processes and procedures, including PMS, POS, credit card and cash handling.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensure compliance with internal policies as well as state and federal laws, as applicable to finance and accounting practices.
• Serve as a support resource for General Managers and other field and corporate staff; Provide training, guidance and communication related to accounting systems, policies and processes.
• Actively participate in the monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing process for assigned areas.
• Prepare and distribute financial statements to senior management, ensuring that financial information is accurate, meaningful, timely and in conformance with GAAP.
• Prepare and reconcile General Ledger and cash reconciliation; Record journal entries to accurately reflect financial transactions.
• Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Assist with new initiatives and training new Accountants while fostering team collaboration.
• Safeguard the assets of the company by ensuring that appropriate internal controls and documentation exist and are adhered to.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of all federal, state, local tax and reporting requirements for the company and its subsidiaries.
• Prepare special reports as directed by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.
• Answer financial and tax related inquiries as requested.
• Maintain adequate documentation to support all accounting-related transactions.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and perform financial analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES:

• A minimum of 5 years' previous multi-unit accounting management experience; Previous hospitality industry experience is highly desired.
• Bachelor's degree and/or appropriate combination of education and work experience to support on-the-job effectiveness.
• Advanced proficiency with various accounting software systems.
• High proficiency in Excel and all Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and experience in the preparation of general ledger reports and financial statements.
• Demonstrated success in collaborating with diverse organizational functions to accomplish common goals.
• Strong capability for effective communication with all levels of staff and management, both verbally and in written formats.
• Exceptional service orientation, with keen ability to focus and deliver on client needs.
• Reliable and responsible character, with exceptional follow up and attention to detail.
• Proactive approach, with exceptional initiative and problem solving abilities to ensure the highest levels of productivity and guest satisfaction.
• Ability to multi-task and effectively manage numerous priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• Schedule flexibility and ability to work extended and/or irregular hours to include nights, weekends and holidays.