Accounting Manager

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Riverfront luxury in one of America's most celebrated cities. Unlocking the authentic New Orleans, Four Seasons invites you to our landmark tower - a heritage icon with a central downtown location on the banks of the Mississippi River. Dine on innovative Louisiana cuisine, relax by our resort-style pool, and plan your own private event at our 34th-floor observation deck boasting NOLA's best views.

Our Mission:

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would like to be treated ourselves. We are looking for talented, passionate, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team and help us meet our objective of being recognized as the company that manages the finest hotels, resorts, and residence clubs wherever we are located.

Our Team:

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Accounting Manager to join our Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Orleans team.

Your Job:

The Accounting Manager assists the Assistant Director of Finance in maintaining the general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations. Additionally, this role is responsible for supervising other areas within the Finance Department under the direction of the Assistant Director of Finance, including payroll, accounts payable, and general cashiering in accordance with all related local and corporate policies and procedures. The Accounting Office structure may vary, and responsibilities will be adapted as required.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain local credit policies and procedures regarding billing, credit cards, collection, inquiries and cheque cashing and prepare month-end and year-end reports and reconciliations in accordance with established corporate guidelines.

• Ensure all inquiries from guests or credit card companies are handled promptly (same day if possible) and professionally.

• Ensure prompt and accurate billing for all accounts and timely collection follow-up. · Maintain credit histories, original approved written requests for credit and other records for regular hotel accounts.

• Ensure that the check-in / check-out procedure adequately protects the hotel without burden or delay to the guests of the hotel.

• Develop and maintain relationships with regular clients to foster communication and assist in collection.

• Prepare and conduct a monthly credit meeting.

• File documents and reports.

• Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Director of Finance or Assistant Director of Finance.

About You:

• College education or equivalent experience

• Two (2) to five (5) years experience with a Finance Department, preferably within a hotel.

• A working technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and all corporate policies and procedures required

• Knowledge and ability to operate computer equipment and excellent Excel and Computer Skills. Sun, iScala and Opera Systems knowledge would be ideal and greatly valued.

• Strategic and analytical with solid business acumen.

• Ability to read, write and fluently speak English.

• Solid interpersonal and relationship-building skills to work with cross-functional teams.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare and deliver reports, effective presentations and to facilitate meetings.

• Promote a continuous learning environment that creates an atmosphere for professional development opportunities.

Our Benefits:

• Rewarding Work Culture

• Excellent Mentoring, Training and Development Opportunities

• World Class Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Program

• Complimentary Stays at Four Seasons Worldwide after 6 Months

• Holiday and Vacation pay (9 paid Holidays including Mardi Gras)

• Complimentary employee meals prepared by the Four Seasons Culinary Team

• Complimentary dry cleaning of employee uniforms

• Discounted parking

• 401k participation with a company matching program

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