Director of Club Accounting

The Center Club is located on the garden level of the 21-story Center Tower, adjacent to the Orange County Performing Arts Center near South Coast Plaza. California Impressionism artwork and gracious European traditional decor. Club rooms include two spacious living rooms, the elegant California dining room overlooking a water and sculpture garden, the Garden Court dining room overlooking a courtyard, the Library and Gallery private dining rooms, and four additional private rooms available for business meetings and entertaining.

This Department Head position requires a responsible team player to handle all accounting matters related to the club.  The Director of Club Accounting prepares timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. In addition, the Director of Club Accounting assists the Club Manager with weekly forecasting and preparation of the annual budget.

The Director of Club Accounting is a "hands-on" individual at our clubs and she/he maintains the club's Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll and General Ledger reconciliation.  S/he is responsible for ensuring that appropriate internal controls are in place to safeguard the assets of the club. S/he is responsible for communicating professionally with Members, which includes resolving problems with their monthly billing, or collection issues.

The Director of Club Accounting also facilitates the Club's payroll and oversees that all employee partner files are maintained according to Federal, State and local requirements. S/he may also be required to witness disciplinary action.

The Director of Club Accounting has a unique dual reporting structure, in reporting to the Club Manager and the Regional Accountant.

The Club Accountant is an advocate and ambassador of STAR Service and understanding the critical role that Membership plays in regards to the success of the operation.

Qualifications include:

- Integrity
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related (or Bachelors Degree in another field with at least two years experience in a computerized accounting environment)
- One year club or hospitality accounting experience in a computerized accounting environment preferred
- Strong technical literacy, including Microsoft Word and Excel, Oracle experience preferred
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Diplomatic team player able to foster relationships with Members/guests, employee partners and the regional accounting team.