Credit Manager

Shoreham Hotel

Nestled in the Woodley Park neighborhood of Washington, DC, the Omni Shoreham Hotel is a true urban oasis within the Capitol City. Associates pride themselves as being a part of a historic landmark serving as host to numerous presidents, dignitaries, political events and inaugural balls.

Associates can enjoy and be rewarded by several career development opportunities and the environment to grow one's career into various areas of the hotel including leadership roles. The Omni Shoreham Hotel associates consistently rank their place of employment as one of the Best Places to Work by the Washington Business Journal and scored the hotel with the highest ever results on the Associate Engagement Survey in 2012.

Associates at the Omni Shoreham Hotel are proud of being a true part of an extended family and many have spent their entire careers within the hotel, some with over 4 decades of service! We celebrate these milestones and as well as many other successes on a monthly basis during our all associate rallies, "Hibiscus Huddles, "in honor of our company logo.

To maximize hotel's cash flow earnings through aggressive credit and collection policies.

($65,000-$75,000, based on experience)

Manage hotel's credit and collection function.
• Assist with billing and customer service functions.
• Reference and approve all credit applications as to minimize collection risk.
• Efficiently manage accounts receivable in order to maximize cash flow.
• Establish sound credit policies and procedures and monitor adherence.
• Utilize available resources to increase accounts receivable turnover, collection period, and minimize accounts receivable balance through: aggressive advance deposit policies, timely and accurate initial billings, as well as 10-20 day follow up calls.
• Routine aging analysis and discussion with Controller and supervisor.
• Hold monthly credit meetings.
• Increase communication with all involved parties in the credit process (Sales, Catering, Reservations and Front Desk).
• Supervise hourly Accounts Receivable staff.
• Familiarization with state tax laws and tax exempt status reporting.
• Ensure daily posting of Accounts Receivable payments received from the lock box and maintain an up to date file for payment batches.
• Ensure all payments posted to unapplied cash is resolved within 30 days of receipt.
• Review and examine check out with balance accounts daily to ensure and enforce hotel's credit policy.
• Ensure work area is clean and clear of standing water, debris or any objects that can obstruct the job duties from being performed safely, efficently and effectively.

• Previous hotel accounting experience and a minimum of 5 years in accounts receivable.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.
• Strong computer and phone skills preferred.
• Strong Excel skills required.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work with multiple projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Maintain a professional business appearance, attitude, and performance.