General Accountant

Marriott • Atlanta, GA

9h

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 and classifies, codes, and summarizes financial data to maintain accounting records using journals, ledgers, or computers.

The position prepares, maintains, audits, and distributes statistical, financial, accounting, auditing, or payroll reports and tables; completes period-end closing procedures and reports; and prepares, reviews, reconciles, and issues bills, invoices, and account statements. The General Accountant follows up on past-due accounts and vendor invoices until payment is received or resolved, prepares daily consolidated cash deposits, documents and acts on cash variances, and administers cashier banks and contracts.

The role also requires following company policies and procedures; maintaining a clean, professional appearance and confidentiality; protecting company assets and the privacy and security of guests and coworkers; communicating clearly and professionally; preparing accurate written documents; and using appropriate telephone etiquette. The employee develops positive working relationships, supports team goals, listens and responds to coworkers’ concerns, and performs other reasonable duties as requested by supervisors. The job requires moving, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and placing objects weighing up to 10 pounds without assistance.

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.

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 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 past-due accounts and vendor invoices until payment is received or 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, professional appearance and confidentiality; and protect 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.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 10 pounds without assistance.

What This Job Offers

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