Accounting Specialist - Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown

IHG • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $25 - $28

About The Position

Perform a variety of routine accounting duties to ensure correct reporting of
revenues and costs, the timely payment of invoices, and/or timely receipt of
monies owed to the hotel. Duties performed are at entry-level in a training
capacity, with supervision from higher-level accountants.

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re
here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel
welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world.
Want to be part of the journey?

Hotel Indigo is an upper-upscale lifestyle brand that captures the true spirit
of the neighbourhood. With over 150 properties worldwide, we look for
individuals that can inspire our guests to make unique discoveries through
meaningful connections to the diverse people, places, and cultures of the local
area.

Bring your story, to inspire new ones.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and 1 year experience in an accounting clerical, front office, or reservations position or similar; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Ability to speak fluent English required.
• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 25 pounds
• Standing up and moving about the front office or other designated areas
• Communicating with other people
• Handling objects, supplies, boxes of merchandise, etc.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching
• Reading abilities are utilized often when reading invoices and work materials.
• Mathematical skills are used frequently to perform calculations, reconcile account balances, etc.
• Frequent contact with guests and outside vendors is necessary to resolve billing issues or answer questions. Strong customer service skills are required.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Summarize and post data to journals, ledgers and other accounting records; total and balance accounts; reconcile bank accounts; check and verify records.
• Obtain approvals from department heads on invoices to be paid; make proper accounting entries in ledger; reconcile discrepancies with vendors; prepare transmittal of invoices for payment by CMH Accounting.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of daily bank deposits; maintain the hotel's funds to ensure that funds are of adequate amount, kept safely and properly accounted for; provide all daily change requirements; issue banks to cashiers and conduct periodic audits of banks as needed. Report over/short discrepancies as per Internal Audit Standards.
• Perform AR/AP function

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and many more other benefits to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED