Michael Brown
Staff Accountant at Sonesta Hotels
- Role
- Staff Accountant at Sonesta International Hotels
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael Brown
I’m Michael Brown, An Accounting and Finance professional with multiple years of experience in the hospitality industry, where precision, speed, and adaptability matter. My expertise spans Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and general ledger management, along with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance. I thrive in fast-paced, service-driven environments and take pride in turning complex financial operations into clear, actionable insights. Known for my proactive approach and strong attention to detail, I partner closely with leadership teams to strengthen financial performance and support sustainable growth.
Experience
Staff Accountant
Jan 2024 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US
Property: The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco Develop, implement and monitor hotel-specific A/R Responsibility Matrix and credit and collection practices in compliance with company-level policies and procedures. Review of group and social function resumes to ensure deposits are received and all departments are aware of billing and/or credit instructions. Review credit applications for future groups and social events and perform credit checks to ensure the least amount of risk for the Hotel. Update all credit applications on an annual basis. Review Accounts Receivable aging on an ongoing basis and recommend ‘best course of action’ to Financial Controller and General Manager. Track all tax-exempt activity and report monthly. Collaborate with department managers to provide stakeholders with meaningful explanations for variances to budget.Balance and audit room revenue, food and beverage revenue and other revenues for accuracy; assist in the preparation of all reports relevant to daily revenues. Post Daily Revenue Journals and distribute Daily Revenue Reports Accurately process all cash and credit card transactions in accordance with established procedures Reconcile Credit Card posting transactions with bank deposits Assist Asst DOF on preparing month-end journal entries
Education
San Francisco State University
Minor, History
San Francisco State University
Bachelor's degree, Mathematics
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