Accounting Clerk

Springboard Hospitality • West Hollywood, CA

5d

About The Position

About our company: Springboard Hospitality is a premier third-party hotel management company with a 30+ year history transforming lifestyle hotels, from the islands of Hawaii to the tip of Florida. Springboard team members are a diverse mix of independent innovators, savvy storytellers, adventure-seekers, tech entrepreneurs, free-thinkers and community leaders making waves across one of the most diverse portfolios in the industry. At every level, the Springboard team is dedicated to going Above & Beyond to deliver hotels that transform people, properties & communities. From memorable moments at the front desk, to thoughtful room touches, to inspired onsite programming, the Springboard team is committed to empowering the traveler’s journey—inviting them to experience the frequency of each hotel’s locale, pushing authentic human connection, exploration, and discovery, while also driving revenue. Springboard values intentional culture, and whole-heartedly believes in nurturing, training, and empowering the careers of the hospitality leaders of today and tomorrow, encouraging them to travel and explore, through Springboard’s award-winning portfolio. From work life balance to career development, Springboard values and invests in the greater team, reflected in zero corporate turnover during the pandemic, well positioned for continued growth through the future. https://www.springboardhospitality.com/ Primary mission: To assist the Area Director of Finance in the Accounting Office, pertaining to all computerized accounting systems, month-end closing reports and general ledger reconciliation. Records all business transactions and retains all accounting records. Posts, verifies, and reconciles accounts payable, accounts receivable, expenses, payroll, or other ledger accounts. Prepares statements, invoices, and vouchers. Assists in preparing financial operations reports. SCOPE OF WORK + TEAM Reports to the Area Director or Finance Supports the accounting department Assist with special projects as needed

Requirements

• Prior Experience: 2+ years’ experience in general accounting procedures.
• IT Expertise: Advanced knowledge of computer software (including Microsoft Office, outlook) and web analytics tools is preferred.
• Education: A two-year college degree (accounting preferred) or equivalent education/ experience
• Subject Expertise: Requires knowledge of the accounting, finance and hospitality profession
• Requires working knowledge of the major areas and the skill to integrate and communicate that information
• Ability to study, analyze and interpret complex data or information.
• Ability to make decisions based on only general policies and procedures
• Must possess communication skills in terms of the ability to handle billing or credit issues with management and/or hotel guests
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of all property safety and security procedures as required maintaining a secure and safe environment for employees as well as guests.
• Report any unusual occurrences and/or request to Supervisor.
• Read and abide by all the regulations and rules of conduct stated in the Associate Handbook.
• Must be service oriented with excellent customer service and sales skills
• Must be able to effectively communicate to guests, management, and coworkers and read, write and understand the English language
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be able to follow directions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy
• Must be a team player with the ability to work under minimal supervision
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
• Must be able to understand and work with basic financial information and solve basic arithmetic problems
• Must be able to type 45 wpm and have the ability to input data and access information on the computer
• Must have proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Opera; preferred.
• Must be able to exercise confidentiality and discretion.
• Abide by payroll policies, procedures and rules of conduct as stated in the Springboard Hospitality Associate Handbook.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of all company safety and security procedures.
• Travel required: As needed for hotel familiarization, content creation shoots and to meet with colleagues.
• Hours Required: Must primarily work during Springboard Hospitality business hours, Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm (PST), while understanding that the hotel business functions 24/7 and some weekend or holiday work may occasionally be required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains records of routine accounting transactions.
• Assists in preparation of financial and operating reports including trail balances, adjustments and closing entries.
• Assists in analysis and interpretation of accounting records for use by management.
• Verifies and posts transactions to journals, ledgers and other records, prepares statements, invoices and vouchers.
• May handle balancing and reconciliations.
• Performs posting of cash receipts, expenses, or other transactions to journals or ledgers and verifies accuracy.
• Reviews invoices, bills, vouchers, or other documents for corrections before entering into records.
• Sorts and files documents and performs calculations.
• Analyzes, verifies and posts transactions to journals, ledgers and other records.
• Analyzes, investigates and corrects accounting entries as needed.
• Performs reconciliation of complex transactions.
• Reviews invoices for accuracy and completeness.
• Sorts documents by account name or number and processes invoices for payment.
• Performs other basic clerical duties associated with accounts payable.
• Posts transactions to journals, ledgers and other records.
• Examines records of amounts due and makes sure invoices are paid according to terms and discounts taken.
• Handles invoice processing and verification, expense coding, and drafting of payment checks or vouchers.
• Supplies regular or written reports.
• Verifies and posts accounts receivable transactions to journals, ledgers, and other records.
• Follows established procedures for processing receipts, cash etc.
• Sorts and files documents after posting.
• Prepares bank deposits.
• Ensures cash receipts, claims, or unpaid invoices are accounted for properly.
• Calculates and enters charges for interest, refunds, or related items.
• Reviews billing data from charge or sales slips and purchase orders to ensure amounts and account numbers are accurate.
• Calculates billing charges and assigns billing numbers for tracking purposes.
• Prepares invoices and bills of lading.
• Performs special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary
• Paid Sick Leave
• Accrued Vacation
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Pet Insurance
• 401K
• Costco Membership
• Bereavement Leave
• Management Contract Referral Program
• Education Assistance
• Additional Per Position Employee Rates at all of Springboard Hospitality’s 35+ Hotels
• Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
• Dry Cleaning Services
• Hotel Level Executive Bonus Program
• Retention Bonuses
• Lead Share Program
• Associate of the Month/Quarter & Company-wide Associate of the Year Programs
• Associate Referral Bonus Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree