What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at The Westin Nashville?
FSLA: Non -Exempt
Reports To: Manager, Accounting
OVERVIEW:
As the Accounting Specialist, you will be responsible for monitoring the day-to-day accounting activities. You will utilize what you have learned through your experience and/or education to support the Finance and Accounting department. Reading sales contracts, setting up group billing patterns, creating invoices, preparing payments, securing financial information, and contributing to overall team efforts will be just a few of your daily duties. You will also be responsible for cash management and general cashier.
THE POSSIBILITIES:
Have you ever had a job where you left better than you started? That’s life at The Westin Nashville where more than half of associates move into second, third, or more roles with us. Where most companies measure performance, we also measure and reward potential. Career Development is not just a buzz word, it’s our way of doing business. And career development doesn’t stop at the door. Millions have found a lifetime of opportunity and growth in the hospitality industry. Who knows, before you know it you are managing your own hotel/restaurant or owning it. Whether you stay with us, or grow beyond us, your leader will be right there with you, cheering you on.
Now, we also know you are more than just the sum of what you do at work. That’s why when it comes to benefits and perks, we think about the whole person, the total you, and offer benefits which are flexible and able to meet your individual needs.
Some reasons people really like working here:
- Parking: Full-Time associates – FREE
- Associate Meals – FREE
- Our Associates get Travel Discounts on hotels at nearly 8,000 Marriott properties worldwide including rooms and meals
- Discounts on Rental Cars, other popular hotels, and hotel alternatives
- Discounts on tickets to concerts, Theme Parks, and other attractions
- Discounts on Car and Computer Purchases
- But you don’t need to go anywhere to have a great time. We host Associate Recognition events, celebrations, and parties year-round.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Main responsibility will be general accounting duties and functions in areas of need within the Finance Department.
- Assist in handling customer and vendor inquiries in a timely efficient manner, including but not limited to researching and resolving customer issues as well as vendor requests.
- Review invoices for proper approval, code, and input into the system.
- Assist with reconciling vendor statements and solving discrepancies.
- Assist with accounts receivable functions and duties.
- Assist in maintaining complete and accurate files to handle vendor and group billing inquires.
- Reconcile Balance Sheet accounts as assigned.
- Understand and ensure compliance with all Finance SOPs.
- Assist with Audit requests.
- Assist with special projects.
- Prepare and distribute the various reports when needed.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships.
- Comply with quality assurance standards.
- Follow company and department policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; wear nametag; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
- Follow property specific procedures for handling emergency situations (e.g., evacuations, medical emergencies, natural disasters).
- Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time.
- Have access to reliable transportation and follow attendance policy
- Respond to any reasonable task assigned by Accounting Leadership.
- Notify Loss Prevention/Security of any reports of theft.
- All other duties as assigned.
DEI AND ESG:
- We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. It starts with a culture of acceptance and continues with the hard work of going beyond lip service. It includes outreach and education, and most importantly action. You can feel proud to know you are joining a company which understands the importance of its responsibility and the decisions we make have been and will continue to be the greater environmental and societal impact in mind.
