What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Wild Dunes Vacation Rentals?
Overview
The position is responsible for assisting with the Wild Dunes Vacation Rental Program’s owner and operational accounting. Participates in the preparation of rental program financial statements, assists with budgets, forecasts, and account reconciliations. Assists in the day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable and accounts receivable. The accountant is responsible for primarily reconciling balance sheet accounts and assisting with month-end journal entries and procedures.
Responsibilities
• Assist with processing A/P invoices and prepare and process payment batches weekly. • Assist staff with month-end processing and close.• Assist with month end bank and balance sheet reconciliations.• Assist with Rental Program Owner accounting functions.• Verify all revenue between Track and Owner Accounts• Verify postings of workorder billable charges, vendor billbacks, Transient occupancy taxes • Printing and posting of all owner’s statements on Owners Portal • Prepare monthly JEs for owner conversion for these properties• Assist with Bank Deposits.• Must maintain excellent relations with Guests/Owners/Associates and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.• Must be able to handle Owners and guests with diplomacy and professionalism.• Generate a team environment of cooperation and support, maintaining clear communication avenues with supervisors and colleagues.• Fulfill all job responsibilities and any additionally assigned tasks deemed necessary by the Area Director of Finance, and Regional Director of Finance.• Adhere to all company policies and standards.• Clean, organize and care for work area, equipment, and materials.• Follow safe work practices, including the correct lifting techniques and use of equipment. • Regular and punctual attendance• Report to work on time and as scheduled.• Well-groomed professional appearance and demeanor
Performs other duties assigned.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Hotel Administration or Business/Finance related preferred.• Some college accounting or equivalent required • Minimum two years Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable required.• Minimum of two years in Property Management accounting required.• Hospitality experience is desirable.• Experience with accounting systems- MS Office, ProfitSword, Track, and Oracle. • Experience in income audit, AP, and general accounting transactions required.• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Excel spreadsheet applications required.• Possess knowledge of general payroll functions• Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills required.• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.• Must be able to perform general job duties while multitasking.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to work and communicate well with co-workers, vendors, guests, and owners.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
