Night Auditor, Universal Agent Ambassador- Sports Illustrated Chicago

Travel + Leisure Co.•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Travel + Leisure Co. is a leading vacation ownership and travel membership company with a diverse portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. The company's mission is to put the world on vacation, achieved through dedicated associates who find innovation and growth in their work. The Night Auditor is responsible for the preparation and disposition of all Night Audit work and may handle all Front Office functions during the third shift. This role involves completing daily computer procedures, balancing daily work, generating reports, maintaining records, and handling guest requests.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Organizational Skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks
Ability to read and comprehend routine instructions, short correspondence and memos
Ability to give high priority to customer service
Ability to solve problems with a minimum of guidance
Ability to read, write and understand English
Basic office skills helpful including basic math, proper cash handling procedures
Must maintain a professional appearance and a Can-Do, positive attitude towards all guests and staff
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment
Must be people oriented and able to work independently or with others as needed
Must be detail oriented
PC Skills and knowledge
Accounting systems knowledge
Ability to use basic office equipment including Fax, copier, printers
Microsoft Office: Word, excel, outlook
Key systems
Must be able to easily and frequently change from one activity to another while operating a switchboard or computer keyboard
1 year of front desk experience in a hospitality/hotel environment and/or
1 year of customer service experience in service or retail environment
1 year of accounting experience

Nice To Haves

Accounting education preferred
Hotel Hospitality Front office accounting knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

Complete the Night Audit checklist for computer procedures daily.
Balance the day’s work (i.e., movie revenue, telephone postings, valet laundry, servers and desk agent’s paperwork, etc.).
Generates all reports as required for Food and Beverage audit.
Maintain proper record keeping (i.e., log books, etc.) according to standards.
Complete the initial direct bills and place on the Property Accountant's desk.
Attach all folio/banquet check backup to the bills.
May handle and follow through on all guest requests during the third shift.
Promptly greet guests in a friendly and professional manner.
Complete guest registration process, issue unit keys, and provide resort information and area attractions.
Accurately process all cash and credit card transactions in accordance with established procedures.
Balance all cash receipts and work performed during shift and perform a bucket check on shift, post all guest charges, complete cashier and other reports, preparing deposit, and counting/securing of assigned bank.
Complete check-out procedures.
May routinely book guest reservations for individuals and/or groups.
Check departure folios; verify daily cash sheets, ensuring all totals are accurate and posted correctly.
Close and reset credit card system.
Update no shows and run final night audit and associated reports.
Interact with site accounting regarding all aspects of daily transactions, cash drops, credit cards etc.
Respond appropriately to guest inquiries and concerns to ensure total guest satisfaction.
Handle guest issues to resolution in effort to improve the guest experience and escalate any outstanding guest inquiry or concern to management that may require additional monitoring or follow-up.
Make appropriate service recovery recommendations.
Promote team work and quality service through daily communications and coordination with other departments.
Ensure compliance with: Internal Audit, Quality Assurance, Loss Prevention, Resort Operating Procedures, Guest Service Department Operating Procedure, and Standard Operating Procedures.
Continuously exhibit the company’s Count on Me philosophy; be responsive to the needs of our guests, associates and all we come into contact with on the job, be respectful in every way; deliver a great experience.
Performs other duties as needed