General Accountant

Marriott•Hoboken, NJ

3d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves a variety of accounting tasks including checking figures, postings, and documents for accuracy. The General Accountant will organize, secure, and maintain all files, records, cash, and cash equivalents in accordance with policies and procedures. Responsibilities include recording, storing, accessing, and analyzing computerized financial information, as well as classifying, coding, and summarizing numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records. The position requires preparing, maintaining, auditing, and distributing statistical, financial, accounting, auditing, or payroll reports and tables, and completing period-end closing procedures and reports. Additionally, the General Accountant will prepare, review, reconcile, and issue bills, invoices, and account statements, follow up on and resolve past due accounts and vendor invoices, and prepare daily consolidated deposits of cash received. The role also includes documenting, maintaining, communicating, and acting upon all Cash Variances, as well as preparing, maintaining, and administering all cashier banks and contracts. The position 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, and preparing and reviewing written documents accurately. 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 and supporting team goals are also key aspects of this role. 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.
No specific license or certification required.

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.