Accounting Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY The Company operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting and ending times, and hours worked in a week.

The Accounting Clerk performs hotel accounting including compiling, reviewing and reconciling entries. Processing accounting reports in accordance with Company policies and procedures. Promptly reports emergencies, accidents, injuries, missing articles, damage, engineering items and safety hazards to management. Reports any deviations from policies, procedures, brand standards and regulations to management.

Complies with all guest service basics such as uniforms, name tags and proper guest greeting. Knowledgeable on hotel facilities and services to assist guests as appropriate. Ensures all communication containing Company, hotel, brand and guest information is consistent with privacy policies, practices and regulations. Impresses guests with quality and timely service in a pleasant and friendly manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Audit daily deposits.
• Reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts in a timely manner
• Assist in entering journal entries at month end
• Prepare, review and reconcile daily postings of cash. Report any daily overages and shortages
• Process purchase orders and distribute copies to corresponding departments
• Maintain and file all balance sheet reconciliation in orderly manner
• Timely and effective processing of accounting paperwork
• Timely and accurate processing of payroll
• On time and at work when scheduled
• Attend department meetings as scheduled
• Consistent professional and positive attitude and actions when communicating with guests and associates.
• Comply with policies and procedures. Practice safe work habits and comply with sanitary, safety, security and emergency procedures. Write shift reports including reports on any incidents of theft, accidents or injuries when assigned.
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.
• Any other duties / tasks as requested by management.

QUALIFICATIONS The Company may consider equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience providing the knowledge, skills and abilities cited below.

Education and Experience:

High school education and one or more years of employment in related position. Accounting background and familiarity with hospitality industry practices preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Ability to process accounting transactions in compliance with Company policies and procedures. Ability to timely compile facts/figures, identify and investigate issues and resolve basic matters. Ability to follow an appropriate course of action based on policies and procedures. Ability to operate a computer, calculator, phone and other office equipment. Attention to details with good organizational and efficient time management skills. Microsoft Office fluency - Word, Excel, Power Point, and the ability to create excel formulas.

Consistent professional attitude and behavior with effective listening and communication skills. Ability to work in a fast paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while remaining flexible and efficient. Ability to satisfy the legal requirements for employment within the jurisdiction.

Working Conditions & Physical Effort:

Work is normally performed in an interior hotel environment. While performing job duties, the associate speaks, listens, completes documents, processes requests and operates office equipment such as a telephone, calculator, computer, copier and fax. Physical requirements include extended periods of standing and/or walking, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The job requires close vision with or without corrective lenses.