Staff Accountant

Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for managing accounts receivable and accounts payable, assisting the Controller in financial activities, and preparing financial reports.

Essential Functions

• Overseeing day-to-day finance operations
• Assisting with account collections and account aging
• Making sure vendor relationships are managed
• Handling all vendor inquiries and reconciling vendor statements
• Managing all client inquiries/requests for financial information
• Working with group clients from inception to completion of programs
• Using hotel accounting systems like Opera, Great Plains, and Micros
• Preparing and posting month-end closing entries
• Producing and distributing monthly financial packets
• Performing balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual taxes
• Processing all approved invoices for payment
• Sorting and verifying accuracy of Night Audit work
• Reconciling banquet check extensions
• Coding banquets at cost
• Reviewing and routing sales and promotion checks with back-up

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent required, a Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Previous experience in finance required
• Previous experience with Opera preferred
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in customer service
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Strong analytical skills required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook