Position

Accountant I

Reporting Relationship Financial Controller

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

The Accountant I assists in administering all financial activities of the hotel; implementing and monitoring effective controls and procedures, preparing accurate and prompt reports and analyses, and providing advice and input on financial decisions impacting the hotel.

Core Responsibilities:

• Assist the Financial Controller to ensure financial areas of the hotel, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Night Audit, and Payroll are all administered appropriately and effectively.
• Monitor payment requirements on groups and process deposits as per contract.
• Prepare daily audit packs.
• Monitor guest ledger, advance deposit ledger and any other related ledgers to ensure proper internal control.
• Process credit card charge-backs.
• Prepare bank reconciliation weekly.
• Assist in the monthly close process by posting journal entries that are related to daily/ monthly responsibilities.
• Ensure corporate policies and procedures are in place and operating effectively, and that deviations of policies and procedures are reported to the General Manager and Corporate Office.
• Work with Controller to accurately complete bi-weekly payroll preparation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in hotel Accounting functions
• Ability to complete complex financial accounting calculations and analysis
• Knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.
• Strong business communication skills verbal and written
• High work ethic and self-initiative
• Ability to maintain calm and professional demeanor in sometimes high pressure situations
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office
• Hotel PMS Opera knowledge is preferred

• Regular attendance according to established guidelines
• Must possess basic computational ability, in order to accurately produce required reports Focus and maintain attention to multiple tasks in a short time period, and complete work assignments within deadline demands, despite frequent interruptions
• Ability to maintain excellent relationships with staff and maintain staff and guest confidentiality at all times

Physical Requirements:

• Sit for extended periods of time
• Lift approximately fifteen (15) pounds
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, pulling, pushing, listening and hearing ability and visual ability
• Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, ten- key calculator, printers, multi-line tone tone phone, filing cabinets, photocopiers and other office equipment as needed

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions that are required of an employee in this position. Therefore, other duties may be asked of an employee in this position from time to time.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Work Location: In person