Accounting Generalist

Loews Hotels & Co•Coral Gables, FL

12d

About The Position

The Accounting Generalist is an individual-contributor role supporting the financial operations of Loews Coral Gables Hotel. The role performs accounting and operational support activities, analyzes financial data, contributes to financial processes, and works with other departments and stakeholders to help ensure accurate and efficient hotel operations. The position may require varying schedules to reflect business needs, and regular attendance and participation in mandatory training and meetings are expected.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher in accounting, finance, hospitality, or another business-related field is preferred.
Attention to detail, including checking figures, transactions, and reports for accuracy.
Analytical skills to interpret financial data, identify trends, and resolve discrepancies.
Organizational skills to manage multiple accounting tasks, deadlines, and records.
Communication skills to interact with departments and stakeholders and explain financial matters.
Technical proficiency, including familiarity with accounting software such as Excel, data entry, and reporting.
Knowledge of financial regulations and principles.

Nice To Haves

Experience in hospitality accounting.
Experience in income or night audit management.

Responsibilities

Perform ad hoc accounting activities in support of hotel operations and the Finance Director.
Bank and audit cash boxes from the front desk, bar, restaurants, and other areas; make daily bank deposits; and manage petty cash.
Organize and distribute paychecks as directed.
Attend pre-convention meetings and client billing review meetings.
Perform storeroom and receiving activities according to accepted procedures, verify deliveries against purchase orders, and place received materials in appropriate storage.
Track hotel license and permit expiration dates, ensure timely renewals, and notify management of deadlines.
Transmit copies of checks and the daily check log to shared services for proper posting.
Bring cash and checks to the local bank for daily deposit.
Assist with preparing and distributing department reports.
Establish and maintain files, and distribute information and mail to shared services.
Obtain data and information needed to assist with inquiries.
Answer incoming phone calls and direct them to the appropriate department as necessary.
Assist with special projects assigned by the Finance Director.
Assist with computerized receiving reports and transmit receiving documentation to appropriate parties according to procedures.
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual inventories as appropriate.
Maintain regular attendance in accordance with standards, attend mandatory training sessions and meetings, and perform other duties as assigned.