General Accountant

Marriott • Miami, FL

4d

About The Position

The General Accountant checks financial figures, postings, and documents for accuracy and maintains financial files, records, and cash-related documentation in accordance with company policies. The role records, stores, accesses, and analyzes computerized financial information and classifies and summarizes financial data using journals, ledgers, and computer systems. It prepares and distributes accounting, auditing, payroll, and statistical reports; completes period-end closing procedures; prepares and reconciles bills, invoices, and account statements; and follows up on past-due accounts and vendor invoices. The position also prepares consolidated cash deposits, documents and addresses cash variances, and administers cashier banks and contracts.

The General Accountant follows company policies, maintains a professional appearance and confidentiality, safeguards company assets and the privacy of guests and coworkers, and communicates professionally. The role supports positive working relationships and team goals, handles employee concerns appropriately, and performs other reasonable duties as requested by supervisors. It may require 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 financial data to compile and maintain financial records using journals, ledgers, and computers.
• Prepare, maintain, audit, and distribute statistical, financial, accounting, auditing, or payroll reports and tables.
• Complete period-end closing procedures and reports.
• 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 matter 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 appearance, protect confidential information and company assets, and safeguard guest and coworker privacy and security.
• Communicate clearly and professionally, prepare and review written documents accurately, 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.

What This Job Offers

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