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Corporate Staff Accountant

Carter Hospitality Group

Corporate Staff Accountant

Santa Ana, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    JOB DESCRIPTION:

    A Staff Accountant performs any and all of the following tasks in maintaining accurate accounting records including calculating, posting, reconciling, and verifying financial data received for the property. This position works with and supports the Corporate Accounting Manager to ensure a smooth operation of the accounting function for the property.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

    Provide support to the hotel properties as needed in researching transactions or providing information and reports as requested

    Responsible for the reconciliation daily credit card transactions, logging, investigating, responding to and resolving all credit card variances and disputes or chargebacks

    Handle Accounts Payable duties including invoice processing, obtaining the appropriate approvals, vendor inquiries and submission

    Responsible for Intercompany Accounts Receivable invoicing, posting payments and follow up on past due billings or inquiries

    Balance Sheet Reconciliation as requested

    Prepares monthly bank account reconciliations on all property accounts

    Retrieve and process all deposits in accordance with corporate policies

    Keep management informed of any unusual operational or financial events and/or deviations of policies or procedures

    Performs quarterly and semi-annual internal audit functions as assigned

    Participates in month end closing process as directed

    Any additional tasks that may be given by the Corporate Accounting Manager and Corporate Controller.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

    The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Must have a high school diploma or GED

    Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, including basic arithmetic functions

    Previous Accounting experience in hotel/hospitality industry preferred

    Must have proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word

    Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills

    Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment

    Must have strong organizational skills and attention to detail

    Must have full availability and be able to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

    KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

    Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information

    Ability to communicate effectively with other departments to achieve common hotel goals

    Ability to be self-directed in regard to time management

    Ability to read, write and speak English (multi-lingual a plus).

    Ability to understand, follow and give written and oral instructions.

    Accountancy skills, ideally in a hospitality environment

    IT knowledge, as transactions are usually done through computerized systems, electronic cash tills, etc.

    Data processing skills, including spreadsheet packages

    Analytical and communication skills

    Unmatched attention to detail to prepare detailed financial information for senior management

    Ability to work harmoniously with fellow employees and guests.