General Accountant

Marriott•Surfside, FL

15h

About The Position

The General Accountant checks figures, postings, and documents for accuracy and maintains files, records, cash, and cash equivalents in accordance with company policies and procedures. The role records, stores, accesses, and analyzes computerized financial information, and classifies, codes, and summarizes financial data using journals, ledgers, and computers. The General Accountant prepares, maintains, audits, and distributes accounting, financial, 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 overdue accounts and vendor invoices until payment is received or the issue is resolved, prepares consolidated daily cash deposits, documents and addresses cash variances, and administers cashier banks and contracts. The position also requires following company policies, maintaining a clean and professional appearance, protecting confidential information and company assets, and safeguarding guest and coworker privacy. The General Accountant communicates professionally, prepares accurate written documents, answers telephones appropriately, maintains positive working relationships, and supports team goals. Other reasonable duties may be assigned by supervisors. The role is with The Ritz-Carlton, part of Marriott International, whose service culture emphasizes its Gold Standards and gracious, thoughtful luxury service.

Requirements

At least 1 year of related work experience.
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is listed as a preferred qualification.
No supervisory experience is specified.
No license or certification is required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
At least 1 year of related work experience.

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 numerical and financial data to 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 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 in full or the issue 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 positive working relationships, support team goals, and listen and respond appropriately to other employees’ concerns.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors.