Accounting Generalist

Loews Hotels•Arlington, TX

About The Position

Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center is a state-of-the-art, full-service meetings and resort destination that caters to groups of all sizes, as well as families who are looking for a world-class experience in the epicenter of the premier sports and entertainment district in the country. Centrally located between Dallas and Fort Worth between iconic sports stadiums, Globe Life Field, home of the 2023 World Series Texas Rangers and AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, the 888-room resort features five restaurants and lounges, two pools with an authentic sandy beach, cabanas and a water slide as well as a fitness center, full-service spa and salon and 266,000 square feet of meeting and event space. 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 are in compliance with all internal control procedures. Additional responsibilities include preparing reports, cashier activities, taking inventories, receiving & accounting as defined in the procedures.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills
Ability to work in a team oriented environment
Ability to work independently in a time sensitive environment
Ability to maintain confidentially is mandatory
Ability to communicate clearly, timely, and accurately
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships
Ability to operate basic office equipment
Proficient in Windows, Excel, and PowerPoint software applications
Effective management, leadership, organizational and communication skills
Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays
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 Financial Director
Banking and auditing the cash boxes (front desk, bar, restaurants, etc.), daily deposit to bank, and petty cash
Organize and distribute paychecks as directed
Attend precon meetings and client billing review
Performs storeroom/receiving activities as appropriate according to accepted procedures, verifies receipt of materials and supplies as specified on purchase order documents; places materials received into appropriate storage
Ensures all hotel licenses/permits are renewed on a timely basis; tracks expiration dates and notifies management of deadlines
Transmits copies of checks and daily check log to shared services for proper posting
Brings cash and checks to local bank for daily deposit
Assists in the preparation and distribution of reports generated by the department
Establishes and maintains files and distribute information, mail to shared services
Obtains data and information necessary to assist in responding to inquiries
Answers incoming phone calls, directs calls to appropriate department as necessary
Assist in the completion of special projects as assigned by the Finance Director
Assists in the completion of computerized receiving reports and transmission of receiving documentation to appropriate parties (defined in procedures)
Assists in the performance of monthly quarterly and annual inventories as appropriate
Regular attendance in conformance with standards
May be required to work varying schedules to reflect business needs of the hotel
Required to attend all training sessions and meetings
Other duties as assigned
Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of all problems and/or unusual matters of significance.
Attends all appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions.
Promotes and applies teamwork skill at all times.
Is polite, friendly, and helpful to all guests, management and fellow employees.
Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area.
Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards.
Complies with required safety regulations and procedures.
Complies with hotel standard, policies and rules.
Recycles whenever possible.
Remains current with hotel information and changes.
Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards.
Ability to make decisions on imperfect information
Agility in multi-tasking
Bias toward action
Decisiveness
Other duties as assigned