Staff Accountant - Accounts Receivable - Island Inspired Resort

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 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
• 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

Nice-to-haves

• Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers both within and outside of your department
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• 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)