Staff Accountant - Accounts Payable

AccorHotel • New York, NY

8h • $32 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

As the Staff Accountant, you will assist in the following areas in accounting: Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Accor standards, with scheduling varying according to the needs of the hotel. Consistently comply with Sofitel standards and regulations to promote safe and efficient hotel operations. Reconcile and review the daily package. Reconcile purchase orders (POs) and invoices. Responsible for processing invoice payments. Manage month-end accruals for Accounts Payable. Participate in periodic inventory procedures. Track contracts to ensure compliance and timely renewals. Review and approve expense reports and daily transaction packets. Assist with the month-end close process, including preparing journal entries and analyzing financial information. Serve as the administrator and point of contact for merchant services, identifying and resolving variances. Assist with additional month-end tasks as needed. Cross-train and provide coverage in the Accounting Office, including Payroll and Assistant Controller duties. Issue house banks to cash-handling employees. Conduct house bank audits in accordance with company policy. Issue due backs to cash-handling employees. Perform a daily count of the main house bank, document results, and send a copy to the Assistant Controller. Prepare and maintain the daily Over/Short Report by cashier and forward the final report to the Assistant Controller at month-end. Perform quarterly surprise audits of all house banks and document findings. Prepare a quarterly summary report of all house banks. Must be able to work with and interpret financial data and information, and perform basic arithmetic functions.

Requirements

• University or college degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
• Previous experience in Accounting and/or the hotel industry is required
• Strong self-starter with excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while delivering engaging service and demonstrating problem-solving abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced skills in Excel
• Prior experience with accounting systems and POS platforms such as Sun, Opera, Silverware, and CORA
• Exceptional administrative and organizational abilities, with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly self-motivated, with strong analytical skills and a commitment to confidentiality
• Flexible and willing to work varying schedules to fulfill job responsibilities
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) with accuracy

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Accor standards, with scheduling varying according to the needs of the hotel.
• Consistently comply with Sofitel standards and regulations to promote safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Reconcile and review the daily package.
• Reconcile purchase orders (POs) and invoices.
• Responsible for processing invoice payments.
• Manage month-end accruals for Accounts Payable.
• Participate in periodic inventory procedures.
• Track contracts to ensure compliance and timely renewals.
• Review and approve expense reports and daily transaction packets.
• Assist with the month-end close process, including preparing journal entries and analyzing financial information.
• Serve as the administrator and point of contact for merchant services, identifying and resolving variances.
• Assist with additional month-end tasks as needed.
• Cross-train and provide coverage in the Accounting Office, including Payroll and Assistant Controller duties.
• Issue house banks to cash-handling employees.
• Conduct house bank audits in accordance with company policy.
• Issue due backs to cash-handling employees.
• Perform a daily count of the main house bank, document results, and send a copy to the Assistant Controller.
• Prepare and maintain the daily Over/Short Report by cashier and forward the final report to the Assistant Controller at month-end.
• Perform quarterly surprise audits of all house banks and document findings.
• Prepare a quarterly summary report of all house banks.
• Must be able to work with and interpret financial data and information, and perform basic arithmetic functions.

Benefits

• Employee Discount Travel Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Extended healthcare plan coverage
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow with the Company
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree