General Accountant

Marriott•Chicago, IL

6h•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves a variety of accounting tasks to ensure financial accuracy and compliance. The General Accountant will be responsible for checking figures, postings, and documents for accuracy, as well as organizing, securing, and maintaining all files, records, cash, and cash equivalents in accordance with policies and procedures. They will also record, store, access, and/or analyze computerized financial information, and classify, code, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records using journals, ledgers, and/or computers. Additionally, the role includes preparing, maintaining, auditing, and distributing statistical, financial, accounting, auditing, or payroll reports and tables, completing period-end closing procedures and reports, and preparing, reviewing, reconciling, and issuing bills, invoices, and account statements. A key responsibility is following up on and resolving past due accounts and vendor invoices until payment is received or resolved. The position also involves preparing daily consolidated deposits of cash received, documenting, maintaining, communicating, and acting upon all Cash Variances, and preparing, maintaining, and administering all cashier banks and contracts. The role also requires adherence to all company policies and procedures, maintaining a professional appearance and confidentiality, protecting company assets, and ensuring the privacy and security of guests and coworkers. Communication skills are important, including speaking clearly and professionally, preparing and reviewing written documents accurately, and answering telephones with appropriate etiquette. Physical requirements include moving, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and placing objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance. Developing and maintaining positive working relationships, supporting team goals, and responding appropriately to employee concerns are also essential. Other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors will be performed.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
At least 1 year of related work experience.
No supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

None

Responsibilities

Check figures, postings, and documents for accuracy.
Organize, secure, and maintain all files, records, cash and cash equivalents in accordance with policies and procedures.
Record, store, access, and/or analyze computerized financial information.
Classify, code, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep 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 and resolve past due accounts and vendor invoices until payment in full is received or resolved.
Prepare daily consolidated deposits of cash received by all cash handling employees.
Document, maintain, communicate, and act upon all Cash Variances.
Prepare, maintain, and administer all cashier banks and contracts.
Follow all company policies and procedures.
Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
Protect company assets.
Protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.
Speak with others using clear and professional language.
Prepare and review written documents accurately and completely.
Answer telephones using appropriate etiquette.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others.
Support team to reach common goals.
Listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.