Job Description
As the Staff Accountant, you will assist in the following areas in accounting:
Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Accor standards, with scheduling varying according to the needs of the hotel.
Consistently comply with Sofitel standards and regulations to promote safe and efficient hotel operations.
Reconcile and review the daily package.
Reconcile purchase orders (POs) and invoices.
Responsible for processing invoice payments.
Manage month-end accruals for Accounts Payable.
Participate in periodic inventory procedures.
Track contracts to ensure compliance and timely renewals.
Review and approve expense reports and daily transaction packets.
Assist with the month-end close process, including preparing journal entries and analyzing financial information.
Serve as the administrator and point of contact for merchant services, identifying and resolving variances.
Assist with additional month-end tasks as needed.
Cross-train and provide coverage in the Accounting Office, including Payroll and Assistant Controller duties.
Issue house banks to cash-handling employees.
Conduct house bank audits in accordance with company policy.
Issue due backs to cash-handling employees.
Perform a daily count of the main house bank, document results, and send a copy to the Assistant Controller.
Prepare and maintain the daily Over/Short Report by cashier and forward the final report to the Assistant Controller at month-end.
Perform quarterly surprise audits of all house banks and document findings.
Prepare a quarterly summary report of all house banks.
Must be able to work with and interpret financial data and information, and perform basic arithmetic functions.
Qualifications
Your experience and skills include:
University or college degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
Previous experience in Accounting and/or the hotel industry is required
Strong self-starter with excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while delivering engaging service and demonstrating problem-solving abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced skills in Excel
Prior experience with accounting systems and POS platforms such as Sun, Opera, Silverware, and CORA
Exceptional administrative and organizational abilities, with strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly self-motivated, with strong analytical skills and a commitment to confidentiality
Flexible and willing to work varying schedules to fulfill job responsibilities
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) with accuracy
Additional Information
Ideally, situated steps away from Fifth Avenue, Times Square and Grand Central Station, Sofitel New York’s 398 spacious guest rooms and suites provide a haven in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the city. With French inspiration, our ambassadors deliver service from the heart and lifelong memories one guest at a time.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We are 280,000 women and men placing people at the heart of what we do, and nurturing real passion for service and achievement Joining Accor means embarking on a unique life journey to imagine tomorrow's hospitality.
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