Payroll Manager

What is in it for you:

 

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

What you will be doing:

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service 
• Responsible for maintaining the Hotel’s labor management and payroll system.
• Maintain system of accounts and controls, providing accurate data necessary for all required accounting reports and statements.
• Prepare and post daily journals and month end journal entries, ensuring efficient completion of all month-end functions
• Process all payroll discrepancies and wage garnishments
• Responsible for verifying the interface between Ceridian/Dayforce and Watson/Unifocus
• Assist in the completion of financial statements, management reports in accordance with Corporate Policies & Procedures for review. 
• Assist in the preparation of month-end balance sheet account reconciliation and analysis.
• Process all retirement contributions and funding. 
• Assist in the preparation for internal/external audits and/or union claims/requests.
• Responsible for the supervision of the Hotel’s payroll systems, management of union benefits, vacation and PTO.
• Responsible for leading the weekly labor meeting
• Responsible for maintaining Watson/Unifocus system, entering KPI’s, generating and distributing labor management reports
• Assist departments in the interpretation, orientation, training and analysis of accounting matters.
• Coordinate and ensure that all daily, semi-monthly and monthly management reports are issued on a timely and accurate basis.
• Assist in the effective utilization and integration of hotel and accounting technology systems, including software applications, current and future.
• Ensure that  payroll data is accurate and submitted on time to the payroll provider for processing 
• Develop an engaged, enthusiastic and guest driven department.
• Represent the accounting office and the Assistant Director, Finance & Business Support in their absence.
• Actively contribute to hotel overall leadership and direction.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Your experience and skills include:

• Professional designation or acceptable university degree with an appropriate specialization in Accounting and Payroll management or enrolled in a recognized accounting program with progression.
• Minimum of 3 years-accounting experience and previous accounting experience at a supervisory/managerial level.
• Exposure to full service/luxury hotel with 250+ employee with complex payroll
• Experience with union hotel
• Proven leadership and coaching skills with a track record of developing a highly motivated and cross-trained group of progressive accounting professionals.
• Familiarity with hotel operating systems and software, including Ceridian Payroll System, Wason/Unifocus, Opera, Silverware
• Familiarity with Principal, Mass Mutual, John Hancock
• Intermediate excel level, advanced preferred
• Excellent administrative, interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with strong attention to detail 
• Highly responsible & reliable 
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities 
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team 
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Your team and working environment:

Since 1907, Fairmont has served as the San Francisco residence for U.S. presidents, world leaders and entertainment stars.  The landmark hotel offers 606 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, three distinctive restaurants, a health club and easy access to the city’s most popular attractions. Fairmont San Francisco is located atop Nob Hill at 950 Mason Street.
Fairmont is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Feel free to visit our website at http://www.fairmont.com/ to find out more about our company.
EOE/M/F/D/V

Visa Requirements:
Must have proof of eligibility to work in the United States.


Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.