Senior Staff Accountant

Company Description

​​​​​Since 1907, Fairmont has served as the San Francisco residence for U.S. presidents, world leaders and entertainment stars. The landmark hotel offers 606 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, three distinctive restaurants, a health club and easy access to the city’s most popular attractions. Fairmont San Francisco is located atop Nob Hill at 950 Mason Street.

Fairmont is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Feel free to visit our website at to find out more about our company.

EOE/M/F/D/V

Job Description

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Finance & Business Support, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain system of accounts and controls, providing accurate data necessary for all required accounting reports and statements.

• Assist in the implementation and completion of special projects as assigned by the DOF/ADOF.

• Oversight of the Labor Management system ensuring labor standards are accurate and adhered.

• Prepare month end journal entries, ensuring efficient completion of all month-end functions.

• Assist in the completion of financial statements, management reports in accordance with Corporate Policies & Procedures for review.

• Assist in the preparation of month-end balance sheet account reconciliation and analysis.

• Assist in the development of Operational Leaders in the interpretation, orientation, training and analysis of financial procedures and decision making.

• Co-ordinate and ensure that all daily, semi-monthly and monthly management reports are issued on a timely and accurate basis.

• Participate in the creation of the Annual Operating & Capital Budgets, Strategic Plan, and Monthly Operating Forecasts.

• Assist in the effective utilization and integration of hotel and accounting technology systems, including software applications, current and future.

• Develop an engaged, enthusiastic and guest-focused department.

• Recruit, develop, evaluate and motivate the team.

• Represent the Accounting office and the Assistant Director in their absence.

• Actively contribute to hotel overall leadership and direction.

• Other tasks as assigned.

Salary Range: $97,500-$117,000

Qualifications

• Professional designation or acceptable university degree with an appropriate specialization in Accounting or enrolled in a recognized accounting program with progression to 3rd or 4th level preferred.

• Minimum of 3 years-accounting experience and at least 2 years previous accounting experience at a supervisory/managerial level.

• Proven leadership and coaching skills with a track record of developing a highly motivated and cross-trained group of progressive accounting professionals.

• Familiarity with hotel operating systems and software, including Sun Systems, Hyperion, Microsoft Office (especially Excel), Silverware, Birchstreet, Watson, Day Force, Opera PMS, Excel.

• Excellent administrative, interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

• Seated computer work, including constant keyboarding and mousing
• Occasional lifting up to 25lbs

Additional Information

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

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