General Accountant/Payroll Specialist

Avion Hospitality Employee Services LLC•Lexington, KY

About The Position

The General Accountant/Payroll Specialist is responsible for daily income journal balancing, audit reporting, and payroll tasks. The position oversees the efficient processing of accounting-related information according to Avion Hospitality standards. Duties may vary based on agreements, owner requirements, and separate monthly or month-end responsibilities. This description is not all-inclusive; additional details and reasonable business duties may be assigned by the Accounting Manager or department leaders, and job duties and working hours may change as business needs require.

Requirements

Clear understanding of general ledger concepts.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; mid-level Excel proficiency is preferred.
Ability to learn new technology quickly.
Ability to work to deadlines and take a creative approach to problem resolution.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and ability to prioritize tasks.
Effective written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hospitality accounting environment.
Experience processing payroll.
Mid-level proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

Adhere to the policies outlined in the Avion Employee Handbook.
Maintain a professional working relationship and promote open communication with managers, property accountants, the Director of Finance, employees, and other departments.
Process daily payroll tasks.
Process bi-weekly payroll close for check payment.
Run weekly payroll reporting.
Perform daily income journal duties, researching and balancing daily discrepancies.
Post daily income journals by 10 a.m.
Prepare the daily audit package, including notes to department heads for follow-up.
Prepare daily Marriott Bonvoy and OTA audits for premium revenues.
Review hotel general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries for corrections.
Perform monthly cash, credit card, and inter-company account reconciliations.
Research reconciling items and initiate adjustments as needed by payroll, accounts payable, or the general ledger.
Audit paperwork for compliance with company document management and retention policies.
Research and provide documentation to management for internal and external auditors.
Perform special projects or other assigned tasks.
Update job knowledge through educational opportunities, professional publications, personal networks, and professional organizations.
Participate in weekly department meetings.