Staff Accountant
Job Overview
The staff accountant will assist the Finance Department in performing multiple duties related to the accounting functions of the organization within established deadlines.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
- Prepare, record, and process accounts payable and cash disbursement, and accounts receivable and cash receipts.
- Address guests' service needs in a professional, positive, and timely manner.
- Prepare allocation tables for indirect expenses and revenue items as needed.
- Assist in the posting of accounts to the general ledger for: accounts receivable, cash receipts, accounts payable, cash disbursements and payroll.
- Review open invoice reports and follow up with a schedule of payments or adjustments.
- Assist Accounting Manager with the year-end financial audit.
- Maintain required records, reports, and files in an organized manner.
- Additional projects and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE WE'RE SEEKING:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
- Minimum of 2+ years Hotel accounting experience.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
- Basic algebra and geometry skills.
- Experience solving practical problems and the ability to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exits.
- Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Proficient in MS Office with emphasis on Excel and working knowledge of PeopleSoft.
- This position requires a flexible schedule, must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Please note: management reserves the right to change, modify, and/or alter any of the duties listed above to meet business demands.