Accounting Clerk

Crescent Careers • Jackson, MS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Westin Jackson, a Crescent Hotels & Resorts property, is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join their Accounting Department team. This role is crucial in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations within the hotel. The Westin Jackson emphasizes a supportive work environment, focusing on associate well-being, professional development, and creating a sense of belonging.

Requirements

• Accounting experience.
• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or 2 to 3 years of related experience and/or training in hotel Finance.
• Accounts Payable Focused.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to compile facts and figures.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Flexibility with scheduling.

Nice To Haves

• Marriott brand experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sort and verify accuracy of Night Audit work, including reconciliation of banquet check extensions, coding of banquets at cost, and review/routing of sales and promotion checks with back-up.
• Record department administration phone calls and inform Director of Finance of any potential concerns.
• Post city ledger payments in the property management system, reconcile, and bill all city ledger accounts.
• Perform follow-up billing and credit collection documentation, and inform the Controller of any potential uncollectible accounts.
• Reconcile credit card back-up to the General Cashier Summary and inform the Controller of any discrepancies.
• Bill out credit cards.
• Maintain accurate and legible logs for all credit cards.
• Set up new accounts in accordance with established credit policy.
• Assist in reconciling open account status items.
• Input General Cashier Summary and maintain binder.
• File and distribute credit card cancellations, bulletins, and credit warnings.
• Process and follow-up on all returned checks accepted as cash payment.
• Record General Ledger and City Ledger reconciliations.

Benefits

• Highly competitive wages.
• Exceptional health benefits plan for eligible associates & their family members.
• 401K matching program for eligible associates.
• Discounts with Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members.
• Hotel Room Discounts at Marriott branded properties worldwide.
• Free meals.
• Health & wellness programs.
• Best in class learning and development.
• Travel discounts.

What This Job Offers

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