Senior Accountant
Welcome to the sacred sanctuary on the doorstep of Venice, San Clemente Palace Kempinski Venice – the stately resort immerses guests in 900-year-old landmark in drama, glamour, and heritage of Renaissance with a series of beautifully restored monastery buildings, 12th century chapel, and nearly 15 acres of ancient gardens boasting breathtaking views of the city while featuring a meticulously decorated 196 rooms and suites including the largest and most exclusive suite in Venice.
Annual art installations rotate around the property surrounding the Venice Biennale, its interiors artfully blend contemporary style and Renaissance-era drama, with lofty six-meter ceilings, broad corridors, grand staircases, and intricate details like Terrazzo flooring, silk-wrapped walls, Murano chandeliers are making the hotel one of Europe’s best art exhibition hotels.
Serenity flows at the hotel’s holistic Spa centre, The Merchant of Venice Spa, featuring a heated outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, jogging trails, pitch & putt golf course, and a comprehensive kids club for ultimate retreat.
The hotel’s proximity to San Marco Square, outstanding culinary options from a rich selection of Italian cuisine and its unique combination of events space invites guests for unforgettable moments.
For 2025 season – from April to end October we are looking for talented people to join our Team.
Visit our site and we will be pleased to receive your candidature!
https://www.kempinski.com/en/san-clemente-palace-kempinski
JOB TITLE : Senior Accountant
DEPARTMENT : Finance
REPORTS TO : Director of Finance
NATIONALITY: Eligible for a working permit in Italy
EDUCATION: College education or equivalent experience. Associates or bachelors degree preferred
EXPERIENCE: To fill the position, one of the following is required:
3+ years in diverse hotel accounting roles
1+ years in an accounting management position
LANGUAGE: Ability to work and communicate in a multinational environment:
Italian – excellent oral and written skills
English – excellent oral and written skills
Additional language – beneficial
COMPETENCIES:
Ability to handle high volume with attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
An ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with hotel staff and clients/vendors
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Applies a professional, confidential and ethical approach at all times
Works in a safe, prudent and organized manner
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: Computer literacy adapted to the field of training:
Ability to operate computer and office equipment
Proficiency in Excel and Word
Experience in respective accounting software is a plus
Knowledge of the generally accepted accounting principles and PCI DSS
Knowledge of Business Central
INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERISTICS: To fill this position the candidate must identify with the Kempinski core values, in addition they should be especially:
People Oriented
Passionate for European luxury
Entrepreneurial
Straightforward
Analytical thinker
Business acumen
Flexible and reliable
Tolerant and open minded
Works well under pressure
SCOPE
The overall scope of this role is to supervise the accounting staff and to assist the Chief Accountant in all areas.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform or assist in the performance of month-end closing. Input and reconcile all income for the month-end process. Prepare reports, verify Trial Balance, and run Financial Statements for management review.
Work with Finance head in the preparation and management of the department and Resort budget.
Input General Ledger entries and journal vouchers as required. Ensure the daily posting of transactions and updated promptly, following generally accepted accounting principles. Maintain control over bookkeeping functions for the Resort to include preparation and review of information posted to subsidiary ledgers as needed.
Prepare tax reconciliations, payments, and reports. Investigate discrepancies as needed. Maintain necessary records and backup documents required to balance taxes. File the monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filing required by the state, city, and federal agencies.
Perform or assist in performing balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations.
Review and verify accounts payable input and output, accounts receivable posting and billing, and maintain the daily income report, ensuring timely completion of all necessary schedules.
Participate in the monthly inventory process and verification of extensions.
Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports per reporting calendars, ensuring timely submission of all reportable.
Assist the Finance head with Budget preparation, Strategic Plan, and Goals program. Perform financial and statistical analysis, forecasting, and complete special projects as needed.
Additional accounting functions such as reconciling gratuities for payroll, maintaining contract logs, auditing, or approving payments to vendors or agencies.
Responsible for communicating with the assistant controller on any discrepancies or other potential problems.
Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and of the hotel.
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