Corporate Staff Accountant

Tiempo Completo

Gibson Hotel Management, Inc., based in Knoxville, Tennessee, is an award winning and privately held hotel management, investment, and hotel development company. We pride ourselves on possessing a lengthy track record of success in addition to espousing the values of integrity, experience, and discipline. The ideal candidate will have experience leading teams to success through positivity and goal-oriented tasks. This position will support our CFO, Director of Accounting, our General Mangers at the property level, and assist with other members in the accounting department. Free Telehealth and 401(k) benefits, cell phone stipend, PTO, along with Daily Pay! 

We pride ourselves on exemplifying an inviting company culture that welcomes all from many paths of life. We respect our employees and are interested to know what is going on day to day in order to cultivate an environment that they enjoy and is efficient to them. We love to recognize our staff for achievements and success! The most rewarding part is the return on investment in our employees in order to grow them to the next level in their career. We invite you to grow with us as there are many exciting avenues for the future of Gibson Hotel Management, Inc. 

Mission Statement: 

"We are dedicated to: Our team members by fostering their professional growth... Our guests by providing genuine hospitality... Our partners by generating exceptional returns. 

Vision Statement: 

"Gibson Hotel Management is a dedicated hospitality company developing and operating successful, highly profitable assets while creating teams of inspirational leaders in our business and communities." 

Please apply here or contact our Human Resources Cooridinator, Kiarah Childress at kiarah.childress@mgibsonhotels.com, to further discuss this position if you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further!

Benefits: 

• Heath insurance 
• Vision Insurance 
• Dental Insurance 
• 401(k) 
• Critical Illness Insurance 
• Short Term Disability 
• Life Insurance 
• Hospital Indemnity 
• Daily Pay 
• PTO 
• Free TeleHealth Program  
• Dog Friendly Office! 

Responsibilities 

Essential Functions: 

• Keeps General Manager’s, CFO and Corporate Director of Accounting promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance coming to his/her attention that require involvement. 
• Assists all guests in a sincere and courteous manner, and whenever possible, goes the extra mile and does whatever it takes to ensure total guest satisfaction. 
• Develop and maintain productive interpersonal relationships and the ability to relate well with a wide variety of individuals, some of whom may require patience and tolerance 
• Audit and record all daily revenue and non-revenue reports.  
• Monitor adjustments. 
• Responsible for month-end deadlines and schedules. 
• Assist with the monthly journal entries and closing duties. 
• Ensure accuracy in postings of all revenues and expenses. 
• Maintain and reconcile Guest Ledger, Advanced deposits House accounts, and gift certificate accounts.   
• Maintain and organize all accounting transaction records as per the hotel and government agencies' guidelines. 
• Prepare and report monthly sales, use and occupancy tax reports 
• Responsible for the analysis and reconciliation of taxes and research of variances. 
• Supervise daily accounting operations ensuring compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures. 
• Analyze and reconcile all general ledger accounts and bank statements to ensure financial information is available and accurate. 
• Prepare financial statements and reports to ensure accurate, timely information is available for ownership 
• Assistance in the establishment, documentation and maintenance of Standard Accounting Policies and Procedures and internal controls for the accounting operations. 
• Assist with internal and external financial audits and ensure timely delivery of information requested. 
• Provide audit of charge back procedure. 
• Periodic audit of Accounts Receivable, check register and posting procedures.  
• Periodic audit of tax exemption procedures, and regulations.                                                                                  
• Periodic audit of guaranteed no show procedures.  
• Fixed asset and inventory accounting.  
• Intercompany billing 
• Communicate with other managers and associates to provide smooth working relations between departments. 
• Assist with special projects and responsibilities, as assigned. 

Non – Essential Functions: 

• *Demonstrates a working knowledge of all services and facilities of the hotel, as well as the local area to effectively assist guests. 
• *Understands and applies all hotel safety and security procedures to maintain a secure and safe environment for associates and guests. 
• *Oversee and have a working knowledge of the operation of the front desk, food and beverage, kitchen, housekeeping, and sales by setting the objectives, measuring performance and supervising the department heads. 
• *Understand all other operational departments and be able to support the General Manager in those areas when requested. 
• *Increases efficiency of operations by analyzing procedures and practices and implementing alternative strategies as required. 
• *Meets and exceeds the expectations of the associates by utilizing leadership skills and motivation techniques in order to maximize associate productivity and satisfaction of direct reports. 
• *Develops and implements strategies to achieve hotel operational goals. 
• *Creates a positive work environment for all associates. 

Qualifications and Required Skills 

• A successful candidate will possess 3-5 years of general accounting experience.  Hotel accounting is a plus. 
• Strong PC skills including Excel, Word, and financial accounting systems. 
• Strong organizational, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills with an emphasis on detail. 
• Self-motivated, team player, with a positive attitude. 
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.