El Paso Doubletree Accountant

Position Summary:
The Accountant I assists in administering all financial activities of the hotel; implementing and
monitoring effective controls and procedures, preparing accurate and promptreports and
analyses, and providing advice and input on financial decisions impacting the hotel.

Core Responsibilities:

• Ensure all financial areas of the hotel, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable,
  Night Audit, and Payroll are all administered appropriately and effectively.
• Ensure proper controls are in place and monitored throughout the hotel to maximize
  profits or minimize losses by retaining revenues, reducing expenses and safeguarding
  hotel assets.
• Ensure corporate policies and procedures are in place and operating effectively, and that
  deviations of policies and procedures are reported to the General Manager and Corporate
  Office.
• Ensure financial reports are prepared accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure that efficient and accurate budget preparation with the full involvement of
  department heads are obtained.
• Provide analysis and support to all management staff as directed by the General Manager.
• Ensure financial areas of the hotel are operating effectively and efficiently.
• Interview, hire, train, and evaluate new personnel when needed.
• Participate in monthly department meetings and weekly staff meetings.
• Work with Controller to accurately complete payroll preparation, bi-weekly overtime
  report, bi-weekly tip allocation report and distribute bi-weekly payroll checks to
  department heads.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in hotel accounting functions
• Ability to complete complex financial accounting calculations and analysis
• Knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws and regulations
• High work ethic and self-initiative
• Ability to maintain calm and professional demeanor in sometimes high pressure
  situations
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Suite
• Some travel may be required
• Regular attendance according to established guidelines
• May be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property
• Must possess basic computational ability, in order to accurately produce required reports
• Focus and maintain attention to multiple tasks in a short time period, and complete work
  assignments within deadline demands, despite frequent interruptions
• Ability to maintain excellent relationships with staff and maintain staff and guest
  confidentiality at all times
• Ability to participate in, and at times lead departmental and/or hotel team meetings
  Physical Requirements:
• Sit for extended periods of time
• Lift approximately fifteen (15) pounds
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, pulling, pushing,
  listening and hearing ability and visual ability
• Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, ten-key calculator, printers, multi-line tone phone, filing cabinets, photocopiers and
  other office equipment as needed