What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist/Income Auditor position at InterContinental?
JOB OVERVIEW:
Provide daily audit control over the revenue, accounts receivable, food and beverage accounting and general accounting functions of the hotel to ensure accuracy and adherence to all policies and regulations.
KEY DUTIES:
- Assure the accuracy of daily management reports by inspecting all backup for proper documentation; balance and verify figures against individual department reports.
- Complete daily revenue balancing and audit of hotel revenue in any or all of the following major areas: rooms revenue, F&B revenue, banquet revenue, telephone revenue, leisure revenue, retail revenue, other revenues, and miscellaneous charges and adjustments. Balance credit card transmissions as needed. Prepare audit-related reports or documentation. Review report information with manager or controller as needed, and notify management immediately of any discrepancies or issues. Investigate overages or shortages as needed, according to hotel policies and established standards.
- Prepare Miscellaneous Journal and period-to-date financial information; post all allowances to the Allowance Journal; balance Miscellaneous and Allowance Journals to daily management reports. Post entries and prepare other accounting-related reports as needed or directed.
- Prepare monthly sales tax and tip allocation; verify that room and tax have been run on all occupied rooms; investigate any discrepancies.
- Check all vouchers issued for proper explanations and approvals.
- Check and balance all food and beverage cash registers and note all discrepancies. Check menu pricing as needed or requested.
- Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Front Office, Reservations, F&B, Sales and Accounting, for the purpose of obtaining information regarding accounts and reconciling revenue figures from each area.
- Participate in the inventory process and assist with hotel financial/accounting staff with inventories.
- May monitor monthly aging of accounts, perform credit chargeback and inquiry research, handle travel agent commission research, make phone calls to collect accounts excessively overdue, prepare statements, collection letters and coordinate payment for delinquent accounts as needed.
- May perform additional accounting duties such as processing credit approvals/denials, conducting inventory of safe deposit boxes, accounting/clerical duties, counting house bank with General Cashier and reconciling other in-house accounts, checking foreign currency rates on receipts and verifying loss or gain on foreign exchange, or preparing special projects as assigned.
- May assist with other duties as needed or requested.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent and 1 year experience in an accounting clerical, front office, or accounts receivable position or similar; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Ability to speak fluent English required. Some college coursework in Accounting preferred.
This job requires ability to perform the following:
- Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 25 pounds
- Standing up and moving about the front office or other designated areas
- Communicating with other people
- Handling objects, supplies, boxes of merchandise, etc.
- Performing computerized accounting tasks or generating invoices or correspondence using a computer.
- Bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching
Other:
- Reading abilities are utilized often when reading invoices and work materials.
- Mathematical skills are used frequently to perform calculations, reconcile account balances, etc.
- Must have basic knowledge of computerized financial reporting systems and programs.
- Attention to detail is necessary to ensure the accuracy of financial and accounting transactions.
- May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
The hourly pay range for this role is $22.00 to $25.50. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees.
As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.
Important information:
- The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
- No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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Salary : $22 - $26
