Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

The purpose of the Staff Accountant is to perform professional accounting duties to maintain control over expenses, income, assets and liability of the hotel to ensure the security of the assets of the company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation of monthly financial statements

• Process general ledger journal entries.

• Monthly bank reconciliations.

• Monthly account analysis of balance sheet accounts.

• Assist with review of accounts payable invoice coding as needed.

• Ensure the general ledger reflects proper posting of invoices.

• Daily report reconciliation.

• Analysis of payroll and reporting.

• Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual hotel sales and occupancy tax filings, payments and investigation as needed.

• Assist with hotel audits as needed.

• Maintain a professional working relationship with the hotel teams

• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Gulph Creek Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary.

• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming.

• Always comply with Gulph Creek standards and procedures.

• May assist with other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years hotel accounting or auditing experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Associates/Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

LANGUAGE AND MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to learn new technology
• Clear understanding of GL concepts
• Ability to work with deadlines and take a creative approach to problem resolution
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to read and speak English and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations
• Detail oriented with outstanding organizational and communication skills.

REASONING ABILITY

Demonstrate the ability to anticipate and solve practical problems or resolve issues.