Job Description:


The Hotel

Step inside a legendary revival at The Watergate Hotel, a luxurious urban resort located along the banks of the Potomac River. Here modern design blends with a storied past to redefine luxury. A place where travel and business are occasions worth celebrating, attention to every detail is the standard, and intrigue can be found just beyond every curve.

Location

The Watergate Hotel is centrally located in Washington, D.C., a city of political power, prestige, and elegance is culturally rich with theaters, museums, architectural splendors and unforgettable national memorials. The Watergate Hotel is situated within walking distance of the best the city has to offer.


Duties and Supporting Responsibilities
•Assist the Assistant Financial Controller in setting up systems, policies and procedures to run an effective finance operation
•Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations.
•Maintain daily cash flow reporting.
•Assist with hotel compliance of internal controls.
•Assist with and manage payroll practices and policies.
•Sales and tax use reporting.
•Special projects aimed at analyzing and evaluating hotel profitability.
•Partner with finance team on process improvement and compliance.


Requirements:


Experience Requirements
•1 year prior direct related experience in accounting, preferably hotel specific experience.
•Must possess superior computer skills, in particular with Excel and MS Office; those with on-property management systems experience will be favored.
•Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance is required.
•Must have strong communication skills with fluency in English (verbal and written).
•Must be a demonstrated team player with a commitment to delivering their best every day.
•Those hotel experience will be preferred; those with direct luxury hotel experience will be strongly favored.
•Must be able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate the business demands of a 24/7 operation.

Job Description:


The Hotel

Step inside a legendary revival at The Watergate Hotel, a luxurious urban resort located along the banks of the Potomac River. Here modern design blends with a storied past to redefine luxury. A place where travel and business are occasions worth celebrating, attention to every detail is the standard, and intrigue can be found just beyond every curve.

Location

The Watergate Hotel is centrally located in Washington, D.C., a city of political power, prestige, and elegance is culturally rich with theaters, museums, architectural splendors and unforgettable national memorials. The Watergate Hotel is situated within walking distance of the best the city has to offer.


Duties and Supporting Responsibilities
•Assist the Assistant Financial Controller in setting up systems, policies and procedures to run an effective finance operation
•Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations.
•Maintain daily cash flow reporting.
•Assist with hotel compliance of internal controls.
•Assist with and manage payroll practices and policies.
•Sales and tax use reporting.
•Special projects aimed at analyzing and evaluating hotel profitability.
•Partner with finance team on process improvement and compliance.


Requirements:


Experience Requirements
•1 year prior direct related experience in accounting, preferably hotel specific experience.
•Must possess superior computer skills, in particular with Excel and MS Office; those with on-property management systems experience will be favored.
•Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance is required.
•Must have strong communication skills with fluency in English (verbal and written).
•Must be a demonstrated team player with a commitment to delivering their best every day.
•Those hotel experience will be preferred; those with direct luxury hotel experience will be strongly favored.
•Must be able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate the business demands of a 24/7 operation.