What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Generalist position at Lakewood Regional Support Bldg?
At Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando, our team members get to make a difference and have fun every day. Our world-class team brings to life the incredible, award-winning hotels located at Universal Orlando Resort.
Named one of Central Florida's Top Workplaces and one of America's Best-in-State Employers by Forbes, we are committed to our "power of we" culture.
Are you looking for a place where you can bring your authentic self to work every day and be able to connect, engage and delight?
We offer excellent benefits and perks including one free meal per shift and free theme park access.
We have a dynamic culture that makes every day interesting, challenging, fulfilling and fun.
We embrace diversity at our core and offer the opportunity for all team members to reach their potential.
We invest in training and development opportunities for all team members.
We promote social responsibility by being a good neighbor in the community.
We care for you, just as we care for others.
About Lakewood Regional Support
Our regional support center provides resources to our hotels for multiple areas including Human Resources, Engineering, Purchasing, Accounting, Security, Group Reservations, Guest Contact Center, Information Technology, Laundry and Communications.
Job Description
The Accounting Generalist performs day to day accounting activities, reporting and issue
resolution between operations and the shared service operations. This position is designed to support the Accounting Generalists across the Orlando Campus, including all Accounting Generalist responsibilities. The position is responsible for reviewing and distributing financial reports and transactions as appropriate. This position ensures that operations are in compliance with all internal control procedures. Additional responsibilities include preparing reports, cashier activities, spot checking inventories.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
o Perform ad hoc accounting activities in support of operations and Financial Director
o Banking and auditing the cash machines boxes (front desk, bar, restaurants, etc.), daily deposit to the bank
o Ensures all hotel licenses / permits are renewed on a timely basis; tracks expiration dates and notifies management of deadlines
o Perform data retention including receiving boxes from properties, tracking and preparing to ship out to offsite warehouse
o Assists in the preparation and distribution of reports generated by the department
o Obtains data and information necessary to assist in responding to inquiries
o Answers incoming phone calls, directs calls to appropriate department as necessary
o Assist in the completion of special projects as assigned by the Finance Director
o Assists in the completion of computerized receiving reports and transmission of receiving documentation to appropriate parties
o Assists in the performance of monthly, quarterly and annual inventories as appropriate
o If filling in at a property, Team Member needs to ensure that all cash-handling Team Members have adequate monetary change throughout their work shifts
o May be required to audit house banks
o Responsible for conducting a daily bank audit, providing monetary change, and issue due-backs in a timely manner
o Prepare and maintain daily Over / Short Report / log by cashier
o Other duties as assigned
Supportive Functions and Responsibilities
o Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of all problems and / or unusual matters of significance.
o Attends all appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions.
o Promotes and applies teamwork skill at all times.
o Is polite, friendly, and helpful to all guests, management and fellow Team Members.
o Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area.
o Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards.
o Complies with required safety regulations, procedures, hotel standards, policies and rules.
o Remains current with hotel information and changes.
o Complies with all hotel and properties policies
o May be required to work varying schedules to reflect business needs of the hotel / property
o Required to attend all training sessions and meetings
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Cashiering experience preferred
- Basic financial acumen
- Excellent communication skills
o Ability to work in an individual setting and / or a team-oriented environment
o Proficient in Windows, Excel, and PowerPoint software applications
Loews Hotels & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
