Accounting Clerk

Le Méridien St. Louis Clayton•St Louis, MO

About The Position

About Our Company We are experts in lifestyle, boutique hotels and restaurants. We elevate our food and beverage to match the quality and sensorial experience of our hotels. We create memories, bring dreams to life, and deliver unmatched perfection around every corner. From the moment of arrival, guests are met with personalized and thoughtful service. This is where you can be yourself and truly succeed. Join our team of experience curators! About Le Meridien Clayton Le Meriden St. Louis – Clayton is where the creative-minded, the culture seekers, and those who live to savor the moment unlock the destination of St. Louis. This Clayton hotel is more than a typical hotel stay; it is an experience. Located in the epicenter of the chic Clayton business district, minutes from Forest Park, downtown Saint Louis, and WashU, this luxurious hotel celebrates art through an effortless blend of simplicity and comfort with style and detail. Immerse yourself in the culture and events during our year-round rooftop activations or take yourself on an exquisite culinary journey at our on-site French-inspired restaurant, Café La Vie. Our guests appreciate our thoughtfully designed guest rooms with views of the local area and our world-class amenities, including our state-of-the-art fitness center featuring Peloton. There is no better place to gather than in our over 17,000 square feet of stylish event space. Join us in this genuine journey while you are in St. Louis - Clayton You should join our team if you believe... It’s energizing to create memorable guest experiences every single day. It’s inspiring to lead by example and support a team that thrives on service excellence. It’s fulfilling to resolve challenges with empathy, professionalism, and efficiency. That exceptional guest service is the heart of hospitality and sets the tone for everything else. You're a great fit for this role if you love... Attention to detail Ensuring smooth daily operations with timely invoicing. Responding to guest requests with urgency, care, and a solutions-focused mindset. Collaborating with departments to deliver a seamless, elevated guest journey. Upholding brand standards and continually looking for ways to improve service delivery. Requirements As the hotel’s AP Clerk, you would be instrumental to the success of the hotel by assisting in the billing and collecting all revenue owed to the hotel and paying vendor invoices in an accurate, timely manner in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Requirements

Basic understanding of finance & accounting principles
Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
Ability to effectively solve discrepancies and disputes
Strong knowledge of excel

Nice To Haves

Birchstreet experience preferred
ProfitSage experience preferred
Marriott Systems experience preferred
Lightspeed experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist the DOF in monitoring and approving all sales, purchases, salaries and expenses of the hotel.
Assist the DOF in establishing and auditing all internal financial controls, including purchasing, cash handling and disbursements, inventories, and hotel equipment.
Assist the DOF in communicating both verbally and in writing to provide clear directions to staff.
Perform follow-up billing and credit collection documentation and inform DOF of any potential uncollectible accounts.
Assist in reconciling open account status items.
Process all approved invoices for payment -- ensure all appropriate signatures and back-up attached.
Pay all hotel invoices in a timely manner- ensuring accuracy of amount paid, account coding, invoice extension and that all discounts are taken.
Handle all vendor inquiries and reconcile vendor statements.
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.