Accounting Clerk

Sand & Sea • Santa Monica, CA

9d • $28 - $28

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Accounting Specialist supports all hotels’ daily financial operations and contributes to the overall accuracy and efficiency of the accounting function. Responsibilities include processing accounts payable, reviewing and posting income journals and assisting with a range of accounting and administrative responsibilities as assigned. A key role in ensuring the integrity, timeliness and compliance of financial records while supporting departmental and organizational financial objectives.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and dependable with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced hospitality environment, while demonstrating strong organizational skills, sound judgment and the ability to work collaboratively with internal departments to maintain efficient financial operations and reporting standards.

Requirements

• 2+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience (Hospitality experience is preferred).
• Knowledge of accounts payable processes and general accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, accuracy, organizational and time-management skills, problem-solving abilities, leadership and excellent communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Outlook and Opera PMS experience is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively and professionally across departments.
• Demonstrated integrity, reliability and accountability in handling confidential financial information.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice verification, coding, approvals and timely payment processing.
• Review, reconcile and post daily income journals.
• Verify accuracy of financial data from PMS, POS and other hotel systems.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation for audits.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing tasks and account reconciliations.
• Monitor expense coding and ensure compliance with company accounting policies.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and complete special projects as assigned.
• Flexibility and availability to cover work shift emergencies when needed.
• Exhibits dependability by consistently arriving on time, adhering to scheduled work hours, and fulfilling full shift responsibilities without disruption.
• Respond promptly to phone and emergency calls as needed.
• Demonstrates effective communication by clearly conveying information, actively listening, and fostering open and respectful dialogue with all team members and managers.
• Maintain all recordkeeping processes and systems while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Maintain all work areas clean and organized.
• Report all unsafe conditions immediately.
• Attend all mandatory meetings.
• Perform other duties/tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance to all eligible employees
• Company-paid life insurance of $25,000 to all eligible employees
• Matching 401K Retirement Savings Plan (up to 5% of the employee's contribution)
• Seven paid holidays
• Sick pay when eligible
• Company-paid parking
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Incentive Program
• Transportation allowance
• Dry cleaning services (up to 10 pieces of work clothes per week)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees