General Accountant

Marriott•Kingsport, TN

About The Position

The General Accountant checks figures, postings, and documents for accuracy and organizes, secures, and maintains files, records, cash, and cash equivalents in accordance with policies and procedures. The role records, stores, accesses, and analyzes computerized financial information; classifies, codes, and summarizes financial data; and maintains financial records using journals, ledgers, or computers. It prepares, maintains, audits, and distributes financial, accounting, auditing, statistical, or payroll reports and tables, and completes period-end closing procedures and reports. The position prepares, reviews, reconciles, and issues bills, invoices, and account statements; follows up on overdue accounts and vendor invoices through payment or resolution; prepares daily consolidated deposits; documents and acts on cash variances; and administers cashier banks and contracts. The role requires following company policies, maintaining a clean and professional appearance, protecting confidential information and company assets, and safeguarding the privacy and security of guests and coworkers. The General Accountant communicates professionally, prepares and reviews written documents accurately, answers telephones appropriately, maintains positive working relationships, supports team goals, and responds to coworkers’ concerns. Other reasonable duties may be requested by supervisors.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
At least 1 year of related work experience.
No supervisory experience required.
No license or certification required.
Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 10 pounds without assistance.

Responsibilities

Check figures, postings, and documents for accuracy.
Organize, secure, and maintain files, records, cash, and cash equivalents in accordance with policies and procedures.
Record, store, access, and analyze computerized financial information.
Classify, code, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and maintain financial records using journals, ledgers, or computers.
Prepare, maintain, audit, and distribute statistical, financial, accounting, auditing, or payroll reports and tables.
Complete period-end closing procedures and reports as specified.
Prepare, review, reconcile, and issue bills, invoices, and account statements according to company procedures.
Follow up on and resolve past-due accounts and vendor invoices until payment is received or the issue is resolved.
Prepare daily consolidated deposits of cash received by cash-handling employees.
Document, maintain, communicate, and act upon cash variances.
Prepare, maintain, and administer cashier banks and contracts.
Follow company policies and procedures; maintain a clean and professional uniform and personal appearance; protect confidential information, company assets, and the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.
Communicate clearly and professionally, prepare and review written documents accurately and completely, and answer telephones using appropriate etiquette.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships, support team goals, and listen and respond appropriately to other employees’ concerns.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors.