Accounting Generalist

Loews Hotels•Orlando, FL

About The Position

At Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando, our team members get to make a difference and have fun every day. Our world-class team brings to life the incredible, award-winning hotels located at Universal Orlando Resort. Named one of Central Florida’s Top Workplaces and one of America’s Best-in-State Employers by Forbes, we are committed to our “power of we” culture. Are you looking for a place where you can bring your authentic self to work every day and be able to connect, engage and delight? We offer excellent benefits and perks including one free meal per shift and free theme park access. We have a dynamic culture that makes every day interesting, challenging, fulfilling and fun. We embrace diversity at our core and offer the opportunity for all team members to reach their potential. We invest in training and development opportunities for all team members. We promote social responsibility by being a good neighbor in the community. We care for you, just as we care for others. About Lakewood Regional Support Our regional support center provides resources to our hotels for multiple areas including Human Resources, Engineering, Purchasing, Accounting, Security, Group Reservations, Guest Contact Center, Information Technology, Laundry and Communications. The Accounting Generalist performs day to day accounting activities, reporting and issue resolution between operations and the shared service operations. The position is responsible for reviewing and analyzing financial reports and transactions as appropriate. This position ensures that operations is in compliance with all internal control procedures. Additional responsibilities include preparing reports, cashier activities, taking inventories, receiving & accounting as defined in the procedures.

Requirements

Associates Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality or other business related field of study
Three + years experience in Hospitality Accounting and or income/night audit management

Responsibilities

Perform ad hoc accounting activities in support of operations and Director of Finance
Prepares cash deposit in accordance with POS systems for armor car service
Conduct cash transactions and balance cash vault
Perform automated check deposits to bank
Update Deposit log book and ensure it is balanced
Sort Front Desk and F&B Audit Paperwork
Sort POS tickets
Scan wholesaler vouchers to FSC
Maintain cash machines in operation
Exchange or pay out for petty cash
Review over and short by cashier
Investigate any large variances
Obtain management signatures and coding on invoices
Scan invoices to Accounts Payable team
Research Accounts Payable issues
Respond to FSC requests for POS ticket backup (while documents are at hotel)
Scan third party info to Accounts Receivables team
Review house checks report for proper coding
Replenish supplies in Cash Out Room
Print manual accounts payable checks as needed
Assist with weekly Payroll process
Create check requests for petty cash
Produce labor forecasting report as needed
Review Unbilled Receiving Report and Open PO report with Storeroom and DOF to resolve any issues
Email open PO and requisitions report to hotel managers
Conduct surprise Bank audits, if any (front desk, bar, restaurants, etc.)
Assist in the performance of monthly inventories as appropriate
Spot check monthly F&B inventories
Assist in the preparation and distribution of financial reports
Review unbilled Adaco report and assist with aged items
Assist in month end close, including researching unknown expenses and preparing journal entries, if needed
Ensure all hotel licenses/permits are renewed on a timely basis; track expiration dates and notifies management of deadlines
Obtains data and information necessary to assist in responding to inquiries
File contracts/licenses/permits/insurance certificates
Place change order requests to replenish funds in vault
Establish and maintain files and distribute information
Assist in the completion of special projects as assigned by the Director of Finance
Assist with annual internal and external audits when scheduled
Audit Foreign Currency transactions and exchange with 3rd party
Order office supplies as needed
Regular attendance in conformance with standards
May be required to work varying schedules to reflect business needs of the hotel
Attend all required training sessions and meetings
Handling and tracking data retention boxes
Ability to perform “Physical Requirements” and “Mental Effort Requirements” as explained below