Assistant Accounting Manager

RAMADA PLAZA ISTANBUL TEKSTILKENT

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or Hospitality Management
• Two to five years’ Experience in Hospitality Accounting operations
• Strong Level of Proficiency in Excel
• Ability to assemble, analyze, understand integrated spread sheets and complex technical information
• Prioritization skills necessary to meet deadlines
• Effective management, leadership, organizational and communications skills
• Ability to work flexible schedule

İŞ TANIMI

• Directs & Supervises Accounting department employees, including accounts receivable, general cashier, income auditor. Oversees accounts receivable to ensure accurate recording of information according to generally accepted accounting principles
• Assist in the month end closing, performs analytical reviews of the P&L in relation to AR, and other related expenses.
• Assist in monitoring departmental internal controls and creates and implements operating procedures in accordance of agreed upon schedule of rollout and timing.
• Prepares monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and various balance sheets. Approves reconciliations assigned to finance staff, providing guidance and follow up training as needed.
• Evaluates individual employee performance, determines areas in need of improvement or requirements for advancement, establishes goals, objectives and training needs required to achieve same
• Provides information and assistance to other staff members with regard to accounting functions
• Reviews, credit worthiness of applicants submitted by AR staff and approves or denies direct billing requests in a timely manner
• Maintains security of credit documents such as credit applications and Write Offs
• Reviews on a regular basis with the AR staff, the detailed listing & documentation of all credit & collection calls to document all possible steps were taken to avoid write-offs of uncollectible accounts
• Stays current on  Local  Tax and Trade laws and company policies regarding provision of credit and collection of debts
• Has AR staff reviews in-house group/convention bills daily to ensure proper application of charges and that credit limit is not exceeded
• Works closely with Sales Dept., Catering & Conference Services, Front Office Manager and Front Office personnel to assure service of all group billing requirements.
• Schedules and oversees the work of support staff engaged in credit activities, trains and instructs employees, reviews their work for accuracy, authorizes AR adjustments, transfers and miscellaneous entries
• Makes sure that AR staff follows up with client, whenever necessary, to verify receipt of billing statement, answers any questions that might arise. Trains AR staff on collection related phone/mail contacts with delinquent accounts.
• Makes sure that any discrepancies or disputes in billing are researched and resolved
• Reviews Aging Report on a daily basis with AR staff. Ensure all City Ledger accounts are accurate (no check-out guests with balances, and no positive balances for advanced deposits)
• Prepares 30/60/90+ day detail on Accounts Receivable Aging report, and reviews with Director of Finance for determination of appropriate action steps to include; phone contact, continued hotel level collection efforts, collection agency, write-offs and reporting to credit authority
• Conducts departmental meetings as required to communicate effectively with all credit department personnel to ensure that they are kept current with pertinent hotel information and activities