General Accountant

About the role

The General Accountant plays a crucial role in maintaining the financial health of the Logan Hotel. This position ensures that all financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently, supporting the hotel's revenue and operations.

Responsibilities

• Sort documents and post debits/credits to proper accounts
• Verify amounts and codes on various forms for accuracy
• Balance entries and make necessary corrections
• Maintain and make necessary adjustments to records and/or logs such as journals, payroll/time reports, or property records
• Verify and reconcile simple bank statements or department records
• Work in conjunction with the night auditors and department managers to maximize revenues and ensure accuracy of postings through processing the income audit daily
• Work closely with sales managers to ensure accurate/timely group billing and follow up with and manage hotel A/R aging
• Aid in training of accounting practices within other departments to ensure understanding of SOPs and compliance audit requirements
• Analyze financial data and resolve discrepancies and provide open communications and recommendations for changes and efficiencies as appropriate
• Create and deliver of payroll and daily revenue reports to department managers
• Follow up on discrepancies of reports
• Balance, reconcile and close various daily accounts and prepare the daily statements to provide accurate, timely information to management while ensuring proper controls are maintained
• Respond to customer issues/complaints/problems in a quick efficient manner to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality service
• Prepare reports and communications to the Controller, Assistant Controller and other Hotel Executive Committee members on revenue issues/problems and other pertinent information
• Process payroll to meet compliance standards and deadlines
• Input and reconcile daily tip reporting
• Distribution of payroll to comply with standards and deadlines

Requirements

• One to two years of post-high school education
• One year of experience in similar role
• Accounting background preferred, but not required

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures of the accounting and hospitality professions
• Knowledge of the hotel's and company policies and procedures and the ability to determine course of action based on these guidelines
• Ability to compile facts and figures
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills. Excel and Word
• Ability to investigate and analyze current activities and/or information involving readily available data and indicating logical conclusions and recommendations
• Ability to make decisions based on general policies and procedures
• Ability to operate a computer and calculator
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with employees, guests and contractors in writing, via telephone and in person

Skills

• Ability to understand and follow verbal/written instructions
• Ability to utilize analytical thought processes
• Ability to understand verbal/written technical and mechanical instruction
• Highly organized

Benefits

At the Logan Hotel, we offer a supportive and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued. We strive to provide a positive work-life balance and a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.

Pay

The Logan Hotel offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Our schedule is flexible to accommodate your needs, with the option to work shifts that best suit your lifestyle.