Task Force Accounting Manager

The Task Force Accounting Manager is responsible for completing accounting functions requested by the Corporate Controller in a timely and accurate manner.  The Task Force Accounting Manager is a hands-on, highly adaptable accounting professional responsible for providing direct, day‑to‑day financial support to properties across the portfolio. This is a highly hands on role. The Task Force Accounting Manager will actively perform core accounting functions, including processing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, completing month-end close, preparing balance sheet reconciliations. This role ensures accuracy, stability, and continuity in all hotel accounting operations. The ideal candidate can quickly step into any environment, assess operational gaps, stabilize processes, and execute the work alongside property teams. Strong technical accounting skills, adaptability, and a willingness to dive into the details are essential to maintaining financial integrity and supporting the property’s immediate operational needs.

JOB DUTIES:

1. Perform highly hands-on, day-to-day accounting tasks, actively participating in all operational financial functions.
2. Execute full-cycle Accounts Payable (AP) processing, including invoice coding, vendor communication, and payment runs.
3. Manage Accounts Receivable (AR) activities, including billing, collections, and reconciliation of guest and group folios.
4. Complete daily Income Audit duties, including revenue verification, reconciliation of PMS/POS systems, and preparation of audit reports.
5. Lead and complete all month-end closing duties, including journal entries, accruals, and preparation of financial statements.
6. Prepare and maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations with proper supporting documentation. Including credit card reconciliations and bank recs.
7. Audit bank counts regularly to ensure accuracy, proper cash handling, and adherence to internal control procedures.
8. Perform Purchase Order (PO) reconciliations by matching POs with receiving documents and packing slips; review and follow up on all variance thresholds to resolve discrepancies promptly.
9. Step into property-level roles as needed, performing both strategic and transactional accounting tasks during staffing gaps, transitions, or urgent needs.
10. Quickly assess property operations, identify process gaps, and stabilize accounting workflows.
11. Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, brand standards, and company accounting policies.
12. Provide training and support to property-level accounting teams when required.
13. Opera PMS experience a plus; familiarity with other hospitality systems (POS, PMS, financial platforms) strongly preferred.
14. Proficiency with accounting software required; M3 experience a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job it may require to:

• Sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl occasionally.
• Frequently use fingers and hands for keyboard and arms to reach.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• College degree in Accounting/Finance preferred.
• 2-3 year with similar accounting experience.
• Highly organized. Attentive to details, intermediate math skills.
• Able to handle a high-volume workload while maintaining accuracy, composure, and attention to detail.
• Team player with willingness to help where needed.
• 10-key, Excel, Word, Opera.

*The company’s employment policy is “at-will”.  Under the “at-will” policy, neither you nor the company is committed to continuing the employment relationship for any specific term.