Accounting Clerk

About the Role

At Pendry Chicago, we know our success is all because of you. Here, you’re not just an associate but a passionate creator of authentic, personalized experiences. You’ll feel empowered to think creatively, discover career growth opportunities, and have fun while crafting lasting, cherished moments for our guests. The Hotel Accounting Clerk supports all functions of the Accounting Department, including Income Audit, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Financial Reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily income audit activities, including verifying and reconciling hotel revenues.
• Support Accounts Receivable functions, including invoicing, collections, and account reconciliation.
• Support Accounts Payable processes, including invoice verification, coding, and payment processing.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and accounting documentation.
• Prepare journal entries and support General Ledger accounting activities.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Review and reconcile cash, credit card, and other payment transactions.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and accounting standards.
• Respond to inquiries from guests, vendors, and internal departments regarding accounting matters.
• Compile, organize, and process financial and operational data from multiple hotel departments to ensure accurate accounting records.
• Prepare and maintain accounting schedules, supporting workpapers, and reconciliation files.
• Extract data from Property Management Systems (PMS), Point-of-Sale (POS), and accounting systems for reporting and analysis.
• Support budget preparation by collecting and compiling historical financial data.
• Perform data entry and data validation to ensure the integrity of financial information.
• Create and maintain Excel worksheets, pivot tables, and reconciliations to support accounting operations.
• Prepare supporting schedules and analytical reports for monthly financial statements.
• Provide general administrative support to the Finance and Accounting team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance.

Requirements

• Can deal with guest and employee concerns in a friendly and positive manner.
• Has knowledge of accounting operations to include all aspects of revenue accounting.
• Can operate a 10-key calculator by touch.
• Can accurately make change and prepare the daily hotel deposit.
• Can read, write and speak English to communicate effectively with fellow employees and guests.
• Strong computer and data safety management skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment with excellent communication skills.
• One to two years of experience in hotel accounting.
• Luxury hotel experience, a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, a plus.

Benefits

• Free meals.
• Ongoing community outreach events.
• Hotel discounts.
• Associates’ events throughout the year.
• Healthcare benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance).
• 401k retirement plan with company matching.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Paid Time Off (Sick Time and Vacation Time).
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance.

Pay

The pay range for Accounting Clerk is $26.00 - $29.50 hourly.

Physical Requirements

• Walking and standing on occasion.
• Frequent sitting, occasional bending and squatting.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds for articles such as dockets, ledgers, files, and small tools.
• Considerable repetitive motion of hands and wrists as it relates to the use of office machines and computer keyboards.
• Requires dexterity of hands and fingers as it relates to the use of office machines such as 10 key and computer.