Accounting Clerk

Crescent Careers•Fairfax, VA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Clerk is responsible for managing accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general cashiering duties. This role involves ensuring accurate and timely billing and collection of revenue, processing vendor payments, and maintaining organized financial records. The position also requires excellent customer service, interdepartmental training, and a willingness to be a team player.

Requirements

Ability to communicate both verbally and written English.
Self-starting personality with an even disposition.
Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.
Willingness to cross-train and help co-workers with their job duties.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
Ability to compile facts and figures.
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

Nice To Haves

Hotel experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Bill and collect all revenue owed to the hotel in an accurate, timely manner in accordance with accounting policies and procedures.
Verify, obtain approvals, and pay all invoices from vendors and associates in a timely, accurate manner in accordance with accounting policies and procedures.
Sort and verify accuracy of Night Audit work, including reconciliation of banquet checks, coding of banquets, and review of sales and promotion checks.
Post city ledger payments, reconcile and bill city ledger accounts, and perform follow-up billing and credit collection.
Reconcile credit card back-up and inform Controller of any discrepancies.
Set up new accounts in accordance with established credit policy.
Assist in reconciling open account status items.
Verify that purchasing procedures are followed, comparing purchase order prices and quantities to invoices.
Maintain an accurate, up-to-date Purchase Order Log.
Route invoices for approval, ensuring accurate account coding and timely returns.
Process approved invoices for payment, ensuring appropriate signatures and back-up documentation.
Pay hotel invoices in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy of amounts, coding, extensions, and discounts.
Handle vendor inquiries and reconcile vendor statements.
Maintain open invoices file, paid invoices file, and voided check file in an organized manner.
Verify cash drops daily and complete bank slips.
Provide change to employees for their banks as needed.
Complete bank audit checks monthly.
Complete Income Journals Daily.