Accounting Clerk - Pendry Chicago

Montage International•Chicago, IL

1d•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Hotel Accounting Clerk supports all functions of the Accounting Department, including Income Audit, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Financial Reporting. This role focuses on processing, validating, and analyzing financial data, maintaining accurate records, preparing reports, and supporting the timely completion of accounting and reporting activities.

Requirements

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to collaborate in a team environment with excellent communication skills
One to two years of experience in hotel accounting
Can deal with guest and employee concerns in a friendly and positive manner.
Has knowledge of accounting operations to include all aspects of revenue accounting.
Can operate a 10-key calculator by touch.
Can accurately make change and prepare the daily hotel deposit.
Can read, write and speak English to communicate effectively with fellow employees and guests.
Strong computer and data safety management skills

Nice To Haves

Luxury hotel experience, a plus
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, a plus

Responsibilities

Assist with daily income audit activities, including verifying and reconciling hotel revenues.
Support Accounts Receivable functions, including invoicing, collections, and account reconciliation.
Support Accounts Payable processes, including invoice verification, coding, and payment processing.
Assist with bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations.
Maintain accurate financial records and accounting documentation.
Prepare journal entries and support General Ledger accounting activities.
Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
Review and reconcile cash, credit card, and other payment transactions.
Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and accounting standards.
Respond to inquiries from guests, vendors, and internal departments regarding accounting matters.
Compile, organize, and process financial and operational data from multiple hotel departments to ensure accurate accounting records.
Prepare and maintain accounting schedules, supporting workpapers, and reconciliation files.
Extract data from Property Management Systems (PMS), Point-of-Sale (POS), and accounting systems for reporting and analysis.
Support budget preparation by collecting and compiling historical financial data.
Perform data entry and data validation to ensure the integrity of financial information.
Create and maintain Excel worksheets, pivot tables, and reconciliations to support accounting operations.
Prepare supporting schedules and analytical reports for monthly financial statements.
Provide general administrative support to the Finance and Accounting team.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance