General Accountant

Job Description

General Accountant | Sage Hospitality Group

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Shinola Hotel, part of Sage Hospitality Group, located in Detroit, MI. The Shinola Hotel, born in Detroit, is a luxury brand committed to building upon the city’s history by creating thoughtfully designed spaces and unique experiences for visitors and locals. This role is essential for maintaining the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the hotel by accurately managing core accounting functions and providing timely financial data to management.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Detroit, MI

• Team: Works within the hotel’s accounting department, collaborating with night auditors, department managers, and sales managers, reporting to the Controller, Assistant Controller, and Hotel Executive Committee members.
• Mission: Owns the accurate and timely management of the property’s Income Audit, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll System, and General Cashier functions to ensure financial integrity and compliance.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), computer, calculator

What You’ll Actually Do
• Maintain Financial Records: Oversee and maintain the property’s Income Audit, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll System, and General Cashier functions to ensure timely and accurate financial data in accordance with policies.
• Ensure Revenue Accuracy: Work in conjunction with night auditors and department managers to process the daily income audit, maximize revenues, and ensure accuracy of postings.
• Manage Accounts Receivable: Collaborate closely with sales managers to ensure accurate and timely group billing, and actively follow up with and manage the hotel’s Accounts Receivable aging.
• Process Payroll and Reporting: Create and deliver payroll and daily revenue reports to department managers, process payroll to meet compliance standards and deadlines, and input and reconcile daily tip reporting.
• Reconcile and Analyze Data: Balance, reconcile, and close various daily accounts, prepare daily statements to provide accurate and timely information to management, and analyze financial data to resolve discrepancies.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early Career. One to two years of post-high school education, with a thorough knowledge of accounting and hospitality practices and procedures.
• Experience: One year of experience in a similar role.
• Skills: Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, specifically in Excel and Word; ability to compile facts and figures, investigate and analyze data, and make logical conclusions; strong organizational skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Bonus: Accounting background is preferred.