Staff Accountant

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The staff accountant is responsible for daily accurate revenue recording. This includes reviewing system reports and using critical thinking to test the reasonableness of data, ensuring proper coding in the property management systems, and ensuring proper approval of all adjustments.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain income audit processes and organization systems
• Review and record revenue and statistics daily, checking first for accuracy against system reports
• Prepare and distribute the Daily Revenue Report
• Review and post journal entries daily for house charges (complimentary items)
• Review adjustments, voids, discounts, and comps for accuracy and proper support/approval
• Review audit reports from Front Desk, Housekeeping, Security, Food and Beverage, and Spa for completeness and accuracy
• Prepare daily Income Audit packet for review and approval by ADOF and maintain complete and organized records
• Balance credit card settlements daily and resolve variances
• Balance gift card transactions daily and resolve variances
• Assist with answering guest phone calls regarding billing issues
• Flag any items out of the ordinary for the ADOF/DOF
• Alert IT of any system interface errors and assist in their resolution
• Assist with monthly inventories.
• Assist with month end closing procedures as directed by the ADOF/DOF. This includes month-end journal entries and account reconciliations. In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the requirements of the hotel:
• Cross-train and assist in other areas of accounting (i.e. payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable)
• Assist in training new managers on audit procedures, systems, coding, etc…
• Additional duties as necessary and assigned
  
  

Education/Experience

• Two to four year college degree or equivalent education / experience.
• Strong Excel and computer skills required.
• Previous accounting experience and/or experience in hospitality a plus.
  
  

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Must be able to handle a high workload volume with organization and control.
• Ability to solve problems and make rational decisions
• Good communications skills, both verbal and oral.
• Ability to prepare and analyze data, figures and transcriptions prepared on and generated by computer.
• Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate both verbally and in writing in English with guests, management and co-workers, both in person and by telephone.
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers both within and outside of your department.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to work effectively in a stressful environment, communicate with others, effectively deal with other co-workers and if applicable, customers, and accept constructive criticism from supervisors. Must have flexible availability including weekends and holidays

Benefits

• Paid Time off / Vacation
• Holiday Pay
• Sick Pay
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Maternity, Paternity and Adoptive Parent Leave
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Cancer, Life, AD&D)
• Direct Deposit
• Company Paid Uniforms
• Recognition Programs & Rewards
• Property Discounts for Rooms, Retail, Dining, Water Parks, Golf, Spa and more
• Discounted Parking
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
  

Salamander Collection is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.