What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant - Corporate Office position at Ascent Hospitality?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Perform account analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements, fixed assets, health benefit cost analysis, accruals and prepaid expenses
Prepare journal entries for payroll accruals, revenue, depreciation, reconciliation and other entries as required
Prepare monthly financial statements and assist with monthly, quarterly and year end close
Record, classify and summarize financial transactions in accordance with GAAP
Prepare necessary and accurate documentation for internal and external audits
Bank account and other account reconciliations
Maintain and ensure accuracy of accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll functions
Work with internal staff on accounting related issues
File & reconcile monthly sales & use tax
Process Payment Checks and Facilitates monthly bank reconciliation.
Daily Sales - maintains accurate daily revenue figures and verify ledger balances.
Process A / P invoices, file documents, statements, letters etc. and prepare responses.
Ensure Continual open communication with the Controller, ensuring all areas of the department are maintained.
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
Detail oriented and self-starter with strong written and interpersonal skills
Competency in MS Office- Outlook, Advanced Excel, Word and PC based General Ledger software packages
Knowledge using M3 a plus
Ability to read, interpret, analyze and research financial information pertaining to P&L statements and Balance Sheets. Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
Knowledge of accounting principles and processes and advanced mathematical skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time, use arms, vision, hands and legs repetitively; handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance, talk and hear.
May be required to regularly lift and / or move objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds and infrequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
Must be capable of effectively using close vision, distance vision, and color vision.
Able to operate in mentally and physically stressful situations
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS :
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or finance form an accredited institution
Minimum (3) three years’ general accounting experience in hospitality industry preferred
Strong financial and analytical acumen
Strong verbal and written and interpersonal communication skills
Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.
Ability to exercise sound judgement relative to problem solving matters and General Ledger reconciliation skills
Experience with month end and year end closing process
Accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
Personal integrity when working with personal and sensitive financial information
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