About the position
Kona Kai San Diego is a boutique urban resort located on beautiful Shelter Island. With 170 guestrooms, Kona Kai San Diego is home to Vessel Restaurant + Bar, SpaTerre, a marina and a private club, all located just minutes from downtown San Diego. We are currently seeking a positive and self-motivated individual to join our fantastic team as our Staff Accountant emphasizing in Accounts Receivable to join our island-inspired resort. The role will report to the Director of Finance and Assistant Controller. An Accounts Receivable (AR) Staff Accountant plays a crucial role in managing the entire cycle of customer payments from invoicing to collecting. Additionally, this vital role assists with maintaining a healthy cash flow for the property and requires strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills, as well as a solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
Responsibilities
- Review and accurately bill group accounts
- Review and accurately bill FITs/wholesale accounts
- Reconcile and post payments
- Resolve guest billing inquiries
- Attend credit meetings (take notes and follow up on actionable items)
- Collect outstanding A/R
- Maintain current aging
- Other areas as required
Requirements
- Previous experience in Accounting
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1-3 years of experience in a previous hotel is strongly preferred
Nice-to-haves
- Ability to accurately and efficiently input information into computer systems
- Ability to think clearly, quickly and make concise decisions with strong problem solving skills
- Developed computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office Advanced in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate both verbally and in writing with guests, management and co-workers
- Ability to compute accurate mathematical calculations
- Ability to work cohesively with co-workers both within and outside of your department
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
- The ability to meet scheduling demands to include Monday-Friday office hours and weekends as needed
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for Full-Time Employees
- Matching 401k after 1 year
- Travel discounts at partner Noble House Hotels around the country
- Supplemental benefits to select as Short-Term disability
- Paid holidays/ Vacation time
- On Demand Pay - your pay before payday
- Career growth opportunities
- Nationwide discount program (inclusive of theme park, MLB, NFL and concert tickets)
