Excel Hotel Group is a fully integrated property ownership, management, and development company.

We are a fast growing; privately held hotel Management Company with 26 select service properties in California including Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Best Western and Choice branded hotels.

This key role will partner with both the Corporate Finance Team as well as Executive Team with accounting and financial requirements for each respective property, providing financial support and technical expertise with the goal of maximizing profit and safeguarding hotel assets.

Job Responsibilities

Key responsibilities of the Senior Staff Accountant:

· Day-to-day training and mentoring of the Accounting Team

. Act as a financial consultant; provide information on the financial impact of business decisions for all segments of management responsible for policy or action concerning any phase of the business that relates to attainment of objectives, effectiveness of policies and organization structure and procedures.

• Monitor compliance with hotel and accounting policies and procedures, legal requirements, and contractual obligations (including obligations under a management agreement) utilizing internal controls, auditing and security procedures to ensure deviations are brought to the attention of the General Manager and appropriate regional management and to protect the hotel's assets.

• Aids training of accounting department associates in accordance with established objectives, policies, and procedures as availability permits. Supports and collaborates with peers by sharing knowledge and assisting with questions and inquiries.

• Manage Gross Receipts and Business Taxes and 1099-Misc forms Preparation & Filing.

• Assist in annual tax preparation for both hotel and development entities

• Responsible for the overall financial reporting of development entities

• Responsible for external reporting both to lenders and investors on a quarterly basis.

• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports as needed

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements, accruals, account reconciliations and variance/analytical analysis.

• Ensures the accuracy of monthly/quarterly sales, use, and occupancy taxes, investigating and resolving variances.

• Prepare and review budgets, forecasts, operating results and sales and related tax compliance.

• Maintain compliance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations.

• Answer any property, vendor, ownership, or management inquiries, conducting necessary research to provide reliable information.

• Manage the installation and maintenance of accounting computer systems.

• Conducts periodic audits of budget items, including comparing theoretical to actual expenses and other budget to actual comparisons.

• Continually review internal accounting processes for accuracy, effectiveness and timeliness.

Job Requirements

The minimum qualifications for this position are:

· Experience with budgeting, forecasting, profit and loss reporting and balancing ledgers for operating and balance sheet accounts

· Experience leading a team and overseeing multiple properties or entities

· Aptitude for performing numerical analysis of data and formulating conclusions and/or solutions

· Ability to use logic to define a problem, collect information, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret information

· Ability to clearly and concisely present technical subjects

· Must possess strong communication and listening skills, excellent speaking, reading and writing skills

· Ability to comprehend and use technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas

· Computer skills (Microsoft Office and strong Excel skills) and M3 experience would be a plus

· Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Corporate Controllers and Excel Hotel Management

What we offer

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, voluntary life products, 401K with Company Match, Paid Time Off, Employee room (hotel) discounts nationwide.

Apply today for immediate consideration!