General Accountant

Marriott • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The General Accountant checks figures, postings, and documents for accuracy; organizes, secures, and maintains files, records, cash, and cash equivalents in accordance with policies and procedures; and records, stores, accesses, and analyzes computerized financial information. The role classifies, codes, and summarizes numerical and financial data to maintain financial records using journals, ledgers, and/or computers. It also prepares, maintains, audits, and distributes statistical, financial, accounting, auditing, or payroll reports and tables, and completes period-end closing procedures and reports as specified.

The General Accountant prepares, reviews, reconciles, and issues bills, invoices, and account statements according to company procedures; follows up on and resolves past-due accounts and vendor invoices until payment is received or the matter is resolved; prepares daily consolidated deposits of cash received by cash-handling employees; documents, maintains, communicates, and acts on cash variances; and prepares, maintains, and administers cashier banks and contracts.

The role requires following company policies and procedures, maintaining a clean and professional appearance, protecting confidential information and company assets, and safeguarding the privacy and security of guests and coworkers. The employee communicates clearly and professionally, prepares and reviews written documents accurately and completely, answers telephones with appropriate etiquette, maintains positive working relationships, supports team goals, and responds appropriately to coworkers’ concerns. Other reasonable duties may be assigned 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.

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, and/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 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 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 coworkers’ 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