General Accountant

Marriott•Newport Beach, CA

11d

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 records using journals, ledgers, and computers. It prepares and distributes financial, accounting, auditing, statistical, and payroll reports and tables; completes period-end closing procedures; and prepares, reviews, reconciles, and issues bills, invoices, and account statements. The role follows up on past-due accounts and vendor invoices through resolution, prepares consolidated daily cash deposits, documents and addresses cash variances, and administers cashier banks and contracts. The position 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 accountant communicates professionally, prepares and reviews accurate written documents, and answers telephones using appropriate etiquette. The role involves developing positive working relationships, supporting team goals, responding to coworkers’ concerns, and performing other reasonable duties as requested by supervisors. It also 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.
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 according to policies and procedures.
Record, store, access, and analyze computerized financial information.
Classify, code, and summarize financial data to compile and maintain records using journals, ledgers, and computers.
Prepare, maintain, audit, and distribute statistical, financial, accounting, auditing, and 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, 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 coworkers’ concerns.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors.