On-Site Accountant

About the role

The Latitude Accountant position plays a pivotal role in supporting accounting operations and financial analysis within the Latitude Bar & Chill, Lifestyle, and Homeowner Association accounts payable domains. This role oversees on-site accounting and reporting functions, including food and beverage, lifestyle activities, and HOA management.

Responsibilities

• Manage invoice processing in accounts payable system, including coding and reconciling invoices
• Create and manage manual invoices for House Account activities (Marketing/Lifestyle)
• Analyze weekly bank statements to ensure invoice processing accuracy
• Aid in monthly management report preparation
• Coincide data management for month-end financial reports with the general ledger team
• Reconcile Purchase Card (P-Card) transactions monthly and conduct monthly petty cash reconciliation
• Record sales cash deposits
• Administer vendor setup and manage vendor relationships
• Prepare credit applications as needed
• Generate and present weekly open payables report for payment processing
• Maintain bank balances against Cash Management reports to ensure fund availability
• Review AVID submissions for coding accuracy and identify missed ACH transactions
• Prepare reports for the general ledger team, including daily sales, inventory, and cash on hand
• Reconcile various invoices, including stay & play, lifestyle, and marketing charges
• Review Financial statements for accuracy, identify and research variances or unexplained items on the Income Statement and changes on the Balance Sheet and propose adjustments and reclasses as necessary
• Support and instruct to on-site team members, including F&B leadership and client asset managers
• Address requests from the general ledger team in a timely manner
• Communicate potential issues affecting financial statement accuracy promptly
• Aid in budget review, interpretation, mapping, and submission
• Resolve outstanding items and reconcile differences within financial statements promptly
• Manage sales and use tax preparation, filing, and payment for both locations
• Conduct periodic surprise cash audits following Standard Operating Procedures
• Prepare key metric comparison reports and ad hoc reporting as needed
• Undertake and assist on additional or special projects assigned by supervising manager or regional director

Requirements

• Demonstrated high proficiency in administrative tasks and procedures
• Exceptional skills in editing and proofreading written materials
• Deep understanding of customer service principles and practices to ensure exceptional service delivery
• Prioritize tasks efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision
• Excellent interpersonal, office management, and verbal/written communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and exceptional organizational abilities
• Experience working with a POS system; familiarity with Aloha POS considered a plus
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and meet deadlines consistently, even under pressure
• Capable of working independently, making sound decisions, and exercising judgment
• Ability to work effectively in both team-oriented and independent settings, demonstrating self-drive and initiative
• Strong critical thinking abilities and adept problem-solving skills for resolving complex issues as they arise

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate with concentration in accounting business or marketing preferred from an accredited college or university
• Minimum five years in food and beverage or hospitality accounting
• Additional years of experience could offset the need for an accounting degree
• General ledger accounting experience is a plus

Skills

• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Windows operating system, with experience in data analysis and manipulation
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Publisher for document creation and editing

Benefits

Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head offers a competitive compensation package including a salary range of $70,000 - $80,000 annually, full-time (40 hours weekly) employment, and weekend & holiday availability.

Pay

$70,000 - $80,000 annually

Schedule

Full-Time (40 hours weekly)

Location

Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head