Specialist Accounting

InterContinental Hotels Group • Leavenworth, KS

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About The Position

The Specialist Accounting position at IHG Army Hotels involves managing various accounting tasks to ensure accurate financial records and compliance with internal standards. The role focuses on summarizing and posting data, reconciling accounts, processing invoices, and maintaining financial documentation. The position requires collaboration with department heads and other teams to promote quality service and efficient operations.

Requirements

• Experience in accounting or finance roles.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with department heads and team members.
• Knowledge of internal audit standards and financial controls.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the hospitality industry.
• Familiarity with credit card processing and reconciliation.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Summarize and post data to journals, ledgers, and other accounting records.
• Total and balance accounts; reconcile bank accounts; check and verify records.
• Obtain approvals from department heads on invoices to be paid; make proper accounting entries in ledger.
• Reconcile discrepancies with vendors; prepare transmittal of invoices for payment by CMH Accounting.
• Prepare and monitor monthly aging of accounts; prepare statements and collection letters for delinquent accounts.
• Make phone calls to collect accounts excessively overdue.
• Approve and process direct billing requests; prepare all bills and mail invoice statements as outlined per Internal Audit Standard.
• Research and investigate all credit card disputes; make proper adjustments/charge backs as needed.
• Balance and prepare all credit card transmittals; ensure credit card reconciliations are prepared and discrepancies resolved.
• Maintain files of all accounting-related and/or audit documentation; assist with clerical duties such as typing or phone coverage.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of daily bank deposits; maintain the hotel's funds to ensure adequate amounts are kept safely and properly accounted for.
• Provide all daily change requirements; issue banks to cashiers and conduct periodic audits of banks as needed.
• Report over/short discrepancies as per Internal Audit Standards.
• Responsible for maintenance of normal and routine controls to ensure reasonable protection of company assets.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• Assist in various storeroom areas to include receiving, storing, and dispersing hotel goods to ensure timely and efficient supply needs.
• Reconcile banquet bar requisitions.
• May perform additional accounting-related duties such as transferring a balanced edt each day, ensuring compliance with Internal Control Questionnaires, ensuring timely and proper payment of employees, and reconciling time records to payroll.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Collaborative work environment with a diverse team.
• Employee discounts on hotel stays and services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Accommodation
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees