Kindred Hotel Staff Accountant / Analyst
About The Position
We are looking for a kindred spirit to join our finance and accounting team for Kindred Resort, a new elevated luxury property, located at the base of Keystone Resort in Keystone, Colorado. The Kindred Staff Accountant / Analyst position is an integral part of the overall day-to-day hotel operation. The position reports to the Accounting Manager and works in concert with each hotel operational team and centralized accounting to ensure a timely and accurate close of the 3rd party books. This job requires the ability to meet deadlines, a keen attention to detail, act as an agent of change for process improvements, enthusiastic team player with a can-do attitude, and a strong work ethic.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and advanced Excel skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Experience in Hotel or Hospitality related finance and accounting.
- Understanding of hospitality industry financial cycles is a plus.
- Able to work flexible hours and extended shifts as required to meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal, problem solving and planning skills.
- Able to carry out tasks independently and accurately.
- Ability to maintain strict adherence to confidentiality requirements
Nice To Haves
- College degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Hospitality related fields.
- Hotel front desk experience.
- Previous experience with PeopleSoft, Opera, Simphony and Tyngo.
Responsibilities
- Review of daily revenue.
- Oversee and maintain accounts receivable system, including collection calls, review the aging, reconcile daily hotel receivables, review group master billings.
- Manage customer inquiries – group, wholesale, individual guests.
- Investigate/respond to credit card chargeback inquiries.
- Verify credit cards are processed nightly by night audit team.
- Reconcile bank statements, guest ledger and other balance sheet accounts.
- Assist with journal entries, accruals and overall closing procedures.
- Ensure adherence to accounting standards, internal policies and regulations.
- Manage guest, group and wholesale billing, chase late payments and reconcile receivables.
- Assist with preparation of accurate and timely monthly financial statements.
- Assist with preparation and knowledge of sales tax returns as well as any other applicable tax liabilities.
- Promote and demonstrate superior customer service in accordance with company standards.
- Maintain strong communication and resolve any disputes and billing discrepancies.
- Maintain confidentiality of resort and guest information to protect the assets of Kindred and VRI.
- Perform any additional tasks or projects as requested by management.
Benefits
- Free passes for employees
- employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family
- free ski lessons
- employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Excellent training and professional development
- Referral Program
- Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
- Free ski passes for dependents
- Critical Illness and Accident plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
