What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at Ambassador Hotel Kansas City?
Description
- Responsible for daily bank deposits, maintenance of house banks and petty cash funds, verifying postings and night audit reports, credit card transfers, AP, AR, and inventory control cash management.
- Responsible for all accounting policies, processes, and standard operating procedures and for the effective training of Management on the accounting procedures.
- ?Assure the hotel and restaurant(s) are operating in compliance with Company internal controls and state and federal laws, and the implementation of our policies and procedures are at their best practices.
- Responsible for local tax compliance including ensuring that taxes are correctly charged, collected, and filed.
- Identify, develop, and report on key financial and operational performance measures.
- Proactively analyze all operations and systems to continually improve efficiency and profitability while supporting a sales and guest service culture.
- Work directly with the Area Corporate Controller to implement/improve the accounting process.
- Assist in the annual budget process.
- Responsible for safeguarding the hotel’s contracts and agreements.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum five years of general ledger accounting, and hotel experience preferred.
- Minimum two years of accounting supervisory experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Business Administration preferred;
- Extensive knowledge of accounting functions.
- Proficiency with automated accounting systems, M3 experience a plus.
- Advanced proficiency with MS Excel.
- Familiarity with Human Resources and payroll processes. ADP payroll experience is a plus.
- Ability to interact well with various levels of management and coordinate effectively with support departments.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer literate and able to easily and quickly learn new industry software.
- Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy.
- Prioritize and organize.
- Follow directions thoroughly
- Work with minimal supervision.
