Accountant

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position Accounting Assistant

Category Accounting/Finance

Description

Accountant

Starting wage - $58,458.40 (based on experience).

• Matching 401K

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Sick Leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked, begin accruing upon hire) up to 7 days per year of NYPSL

• Hotel Discounts

• Health and Life Insurance

• 50% off Meals during working hours

• Leadership advancement opportunities available

Job Responsibilities:

• Cash Control

• Understand all accounting programs and how they connect to Financial Statements. Training in every area will be part of on-boarding. Implementing control procedures necessary.

• Oversees and directs the daily activities of the Accounting Department to achieve company goals. This includes developing and monitoring Finance and Accounting related targets and measures to align with the company's strategic plan.

• Prepares and analyzes accurate and timely financial management reports including weekly and monthly financial statements (departmental and company-wide), and annual budgets. Reviews with Profit Center Managers as needed.

• Ensures the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, invoicing, application of customer payments, A/R collections efforts, petty cash, employee expense reports, cash control, and total corporate payroll tax compliance. Also serves as the backup to payroll processing.

• Responsible for corporate income tax compliance with CEO and CPA to assure the accurate and timely completion of all corporate income tax returns taking full advantage of all favorable tax codes.

• Review, update and maintain systems and controls which verify the integrity of all systems, processes, and data, and enhance the company's value.

• Works with our CEO and bank representatives regarding management of bank accounts and loans (loan initial, adjustments, and renewals.)

• Works with Profit Center managers to prepare annual budgets and track budget variances.

• Directly manages Accounting Department team members which includes hiring, training, evaluation performance, developing individual goals, etc.

Job Duties:

Customer Relations

• Interacts positively with all customers

• Answers questions and/or refers to appropriate FWH department

• Takes steps to resolve problems and/or refers problem to appropriate FWH department

Personnel Management

• Trains employees

• Manages work schedules and job assignments

• Ensures correct use of time clock

• Immediately reports all significant personnel problems to CEO & HR, including staffing needs and counseling/disciplinary issues

• Consults with CEO & HR regarding performance evaluation and incentive program issues

Accounting Administration

• Manages accounting functions including payroll, A/P, A/R, purchasing and inventory, asset and cash control.

• Responsible for understanding Sales/Use Tax, occupancy tax and SLA rules for business.

Budget Administration

• Helps establish corporate budget

• Maintains budget records

• Produces scheduled and special financial reports

• Assists with financial audits

• Produces various financial statements

• Performs cost analyses

Company Policies

• Follows all policies, including:

• Follows attendance policies

• Follows dress code

• Maintains appropriate relations with other employees

Position Requirements

5 years accounting experience preferred

General Ledger experience preferred

Basic knowledge of Excel required

Shift Days

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

About the Organization Welcome to the online application process for Fort William Henry Hotel & Conference Center in Lake George, NY. You are applying for a position with a team of professionals who are dedicated to making Fort William Henry one of the finest places to visit in the Adirondacks. As a member of the Fort William Henry team, you will interact with the many guests we have in our hotels, shops, museum and restaurants. Being professional while in contact with our guests and employees is a major part of your role here.Our goal is to provide outstanding food, beverage, hospitality, facilities and entertainment for our guests while providing opportunities for the professional growth of our staff, improvements to our physical plant, and profit to our stockholders.Our high standards, and yours, enable us to give our guests an excellent dining and entertainment value - better than they would get anywhere else. We want to be recognized as the best at what we do. That will only happen if our staff feels the same way, and strives to achieve it.We take pride in our establishments, and expect that you too will be proud to be part of our staff.(All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, prior arrest or conviction record, predisposing genetic characteristics)

This position is currently accepting applications.