One person Accounting and HR department for a high volume,300 room, full service hotel. Manage Accounts Receivable, General Cashier, Accounts Payable, and Income Audit. Perform the Human Resource function, including payroll, in addition to the accounting responsibilities. Also maintain the human resource database and files. Assist the General Manager with budgets and forecasts, including financial updates as required by corporate management. Direct the month end closing procedures and prepare month end journal entries. Provide financial assistance to hotel department managers with daily reporting, budgets, internal control, and expenses.

Accounting management position directly responsible for supervising the accounting function for seven of thirteen 24/7 Hotel properties. Primary duties include preparation of hotel financial statements, bank reconciliation, balance sheet reconciliation, franchise fee payments, sales and local tax preparation. In addition, monitor the accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll at the property level. Other responsibilities included property site visits, and follow-on training of hotel accounting managers. This was an excellent opportunity that ended unexpectedly, due to a non-work related emergency medical leave.

The Line Hotel-Los Angeles 3515 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90010http://www.thelinehotel.com/Pre-opening Accounting Support (Temporary)Assist the Director of Finance and Assistant Director of Finance with the set-up of the Accounting Department. Pacifica Hotel Company 13534 Bali Way, Marina Del Rey, California 90292 http://www.marinadelreyhotel.com/Multi-property Controller: Oversee the Accounting process for two of Pacifica Hotel Corporation's Marina Del Rey Hotels. Both hotels closed for demolition and rebuild.The Belamar Manhattan Beach Hotel - A Larkspur Collection Hotel 3501 Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 http://www.thebelamar.com/Interim Accounting Manager (Temporary): A temporary Accounting Manager position at an established boutique hotel in Manhattan Beach. This was an interim position during a maternity leave. The Crown Plaza –LA Harbor Hotel (Contract)6th Street, San Pedro, CAProperty ControllerContracted to oversee the accounting department through a transition in management.Pacific Hospitality Group (Temporary)Dupont Ave., Irvine, CAAccounting ManagerAssist the CFO with property accounting during a leave of absence.

Manage the accounting department and maintain internal controls for a high volume, full service hotel in accordance with company policies and procedures as well as GAAP. Supervise Accounts Receivable, General Cashier, Accounts Payable, and Income Audit. Perform the Human Resource function in addition to the accounting responsibilities which includes all hiring, terminations, disputes, workers compensation claims, and insurance enrollments. Also maintain the human resource database and files. Assist the General Manager with budgets and forecasts, including financial updates as required by corporate management. Direct the month end closing procedures and prepare month end journal entries. Provide financial assistance to hotel department managers with daily reporting, budgets, internal control, and expenses. Maintained this position for three different owners of the hotel prior to the most recent sale.

Multiple accounting positions over four years with a leading hotel management company, seeking to acquire high quality hotel properties while providing the maximum in guest satisfaction.; Directly responsible for the accounting function at Twelve Sunstone Hotel properties. This includes the hiring, supervision and evaluation of property Accounting Managers and Controllers. Primary duties include preparation of hotel financial statements, bank reconciliation, balance sheet reconciliation, franchise fee payments, sales and local tax preparation. In addition, oversee the accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions at the property level. Other responsibilities include property site visits, follow-on training, internal audits, and maintenance of internal controls.

Assist several Regional Controllers with the supervision of the accounting process for over two dozen hotel properties within the Sunstone Hotel Group. This includes operating and depository account reconciliation, balance sheet reconciliation, and evaluation. Assist with month end closing, including preparation and evaluation of financial statements, and closing journal entries. Supervision over accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. Cash Manager Responsibilities included, supervision over 60 manager operating, and property depository accounts. Resolving any issues and discrepancies regarding these bank accounts with the corporate banking representatives. Manage all corporate debt payments. Maintain the corporate wide cash receipts ledger for a variety of bank accounts through reports from financial institutions and other lenders. Managing the daily cash flow for all Sunstone entities through monthly forecasts, wire transfers, A/P control, and a line of credit.

A managerial position with the primary responsibility to assist the Controller in the protection of company assets and the daily supervision of the hotel Accounting Department. This consists of direct supervision over Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, the General Cashier, and the Purchasing Department. Daily activities include the income audit, daily summary report, cash receipts journals, payroll journals, bank, asset, and liability reconciliation's, and month end closings. Continued evaluation and maintenance of internal controls, accounting records, and the physical security of hotel property.

Manage the daily operations of the hotel Purchasing Department, including the shipping and receiving function. Responsibilities included all food and beverage purchasing, as well as coordinating other purchasing with various department managers. After successful completion of this assignment; I was promoted to Staff Accountant.