Paia Inn is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join the team at our 15-room boutique luxury inn on Maui’s stunning North Shore.

Just steps away from a three-mile stretch of white sandy beach, Paia Inn offers 15 rooms, two inspired settings for meals or a cocktail, and multiple creative venue options. Located in the heart of Paia, this home away from home boasts modern amenities with historic Hawaiian character, allowing guests to live like a local.

Reporting into both the General Manager and Centralized Director of Finance, the Accounting Manager is responsible for all boots-on-the-ground financial operations, including payroll processing, financial reporting, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, exceptional organizational skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. A general familiarity with payroll is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the hotel's financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and general ledger
• Process and oversee payroll functions, ensuring accurate and timely payment to employees while adhering to relevant laws and regulations
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to provide accurate and timely financial information to management
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations
• Monitor and reconcile bank statements, credit card transactions, and other financial records to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies
• Prepare and submit tax returns, including sales tax, occupancy tax, and payroll tax, in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Conduct regular audits of financial processes and procedures to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes
• Stay updated on industry trends, changes in accounting regulations, and best practices to ensure compliance and recommend improvements to management

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Accounting Manager or similar role, preferably in the hospitality industry
• General familiarity with payroll processing and related regulations
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting and budgeting
• Proficient in using accounting software and MS Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information with integrity
• Knowledge of hotel operations and familiarity with hospitality industry financial practices is a plus

Company Overview
Proper Hospitality is made up of a diverse group of passionate individuals who share a common love for hotels and the art of hospitality. Our philosophy is simple: There is a right way to do things and anything less just isn’t proper. We are seeking out the “best of the best” from inside and outside of the industry to work alongside us as we grow a new kind of lifestyle hospitality company inspired by a centuries-old tradition. The work is challenging and fast-paced, but rewarding above all.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.

Proper Hospitality will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.

Paia Inn is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join the team at our 15-room boutique luxury inn on Maui’s stunning North Shore.

Just steps away from a three-mile stretch of white sandy beach, Paia Inn offers 15 rooms, two inspired settings for meals or a cocktail, and multiple creative venue options. Located in the heart of Paia, this home away from home boasts modern amenities with historic Hawaiian character, allowing guests to live like a local.

Reporting into both the General Manager and Centralized Director of Finance, the Accounting Manager is responsible for all boots-on-the-ground financial operations, including payroll processing, financial reporting, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, exceptional organizational skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. A general familiarity with payroll is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the hotel's financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and general ledger
• Process and oversee payroll functions, ensuring accurate and timely payment to employees while adhering to relevant laws and regulations
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to provide accurate and timely financial information to management
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations
• Monitor and reconcile bank statements, credit card transactions, and other financial records to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies
• Prepare and submit tax returns, including sales tax, occupancy tax, and payroll tax, in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Conduct regular audits of financial processes and procedures to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes
• Stay updated on industry trends, changes in accounting regulations, and best practices to ensure compliance and recommend improvements to management

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Accounting Manager or similar role, preferably in the hospitality industry
• General familiarity with payroll processing and related regulations
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting and budgeting
• Proficient in using accounting software and MS Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information with integrity
• Knowledge of hotel operations and familiarity with hospitality industry financial practices is a plus

Company Overview
Proper Hospitality is made up of a diverse group of passionate individuals who share a common love for hotels and the art of hospitality. Our philosophy is simple: There is a right way to do things and anything less just isn’t proper. We are seeking out the “best of the best” from inside and outside of the industry to work alongside us as we grow a new kind of lifestyle hospitality company inspired by a centuries-old tradition. The work is challenging and fast-paced, but rewarding above all.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.

Proper Hospitality will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.