Accounting Manager/Supervisor

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee hotel accounting operations in Columbia, South Carolina. This role leads core financial activities, supports accurate reporting, and helps ensure controls, reconciliations, and daily transactions are handled with precision. The ideal candidate brings strong hospitality accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with department leaders and external partners.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the month-end close process, including preparation of journal entries and completion of all supporting accounting activities required for timely reporting.

• Produce monthly financial packages such as profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and operational reports using accrual-based accounting principles.

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, bank activity, and daily credit card transactions while maintaining complete documentation and supporting schedules.

• Review accounts payable coding, monitor receivables activity, and verify payroll records and daily deposits for accuracy and compliance.

• Partner with hotel leaders to provide financial insight, address accounting issues, and support informed operational decision-making.

• Coordinate with external auditors and assist with internal reviews, inventory counts, budget preparation, and financial analysis as needed.

• Oversee the quality of night audit output, audit cash vault activity regularly, and manage cash counts and bank deposit preparation.

• Serve as a payroll partner and contribute to monthly financial review calls with operational leadership and ownership groups.

• 7+ years of accounting experience, including leadership responsibility in a hotel or hospitality environment.
• Strong command of month-end close, general ledger management, journal entries, and account reconciliation.
• Experience preparing financial statements and supporting financial statement audits with accurate backup documentation.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, budgeting, inventory, and internal controls.
• Proven ability to analyze discrepancies, resolve accounting issues, and make sound day-to-day decisions.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.