DoubleTree Boston North Shore - Staff Accountant-Field

Aimbridge Hospitality • Danvers, MA

5h • Onsite

About The Position

The DoubleTree Boston North Shore is seeking a Staff Accountant-Field to join their team. This role involves managing financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring accuracy in financial transactions. The ideal candidate will have strong computer and communication skills, with a focus on maintaining organized files and supporting hotel operations. This position is located in a versatile workplace near the I-95/US-1 interchange, offering access to amenities like the Atlantis Sports Club and the Indoor Water Park of New England. The property serves a diverse clientele including families, business travelers, and groups, making it a dynamic environment for staff who enjoy working in a full-service hotel.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent with at least 1 year of related work experience required.
• No supervisory experience is required.
• Demonstrates strong computer skills, arithmetic computation, and learning skills.
• Proficient in speaking English and communicating to guests and co-workers using clear, appropriate and professional language.
• Comfortable with using Microsoft Office systems and tools.
• Answer telephones using appropriate etiquette including answering the phone within 3 rings, answering with a smile in one's voice, using the callers' name, transferring calls to appropriate person/department, requesting permission before placing the caller on hold, taking and relaying messages, and allowing the caller to end the call.
• Talk with and listen to other employees to effectively exchange information.
• Prepare and review written documents (e.g., daily logs, business letters, memoranda, reports), including proofreading and editing written information to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Enter and locate work-related information using computers and/or point of sale systems.

Responsibilities

• Check figures, postings, and documents for accuracy.
• Organize, secure, and maintain all files, records, cash and cash equivalents in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Record, store, access, and/or analyze computerized financial information.
• Classify, code, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals, ledgers, and/or computers.
• Prepare, maintain, audit, and distribute statistical, financial, accounting, auditing, or payroll reports and tables.
• Complete period-end closing procedures and reports as specified.
• Prepare, review, reconcile, and issue bills, invoices, and account statements according to company procedures.
• Follow-up and resolve past due accounts and vendor invoices until payment in full is received or resolved.
• Prepare daily consolidated deposits of cash received by all cash handling employees.
• Document, maintain, communicate, and act upon all Cash Variances.
• Prepare, maintain, and administer all cashier banks and contracts.
• Maintain a professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication with general managers, property accountants/controllers, associates and other departments.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary materials and information.
• Protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.
• Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect.
• Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with other associates and departments.
• Partner with and assist others to promote an environment of teamwork and achieve common goals.
• Handle sensitive issues with associates and/or guests with tact, respect, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
• Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
• Organize, secure, and maintain all files and records in accordance with document retention and confidentiality policies and procedures.
• Record, store, and/or analyze information using property software.
• Control and secure cash and cash equivalents for property according to cash handling policy and procedures.
• Maintain accurate electronic spreadsheets for financial and accounting data.
• Access computerized financial information to answer general questions as well as those related to specific accounts.
• Code documents according to company policies and procedures.
• Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals, ledgers, and/or computers.
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute statistical, financial, accounting, auditing, or payroll reports and tables.
• Generate finance/accounting reports from computer system as needed.
• Complete period-end closing procedures and reports as specified.
• Audit statistical, financial, accounting, auditing, or payroll reports and tables.
• Prepare, review, and issue bills, invoices, and account statements according to company procedures.
• Transfer direct billing accounts from guest ledger to Accounts Receivable and file according to company policies and procedures.
• Review group master bills for accuracy.
• Audit cashier banks periodically according to SOPs.
• Document, maintain, communicate, and act upon all Cash Variances according to SOPs.
• Maintain a safe fund to meet the cash operational needs of the property.
• Prepare daily consolidated deposits of cash received by all cash handling employees.
• Prepare, maintain, and administer all cashier banks and contracts.
• Maintain, distribute, and record all petty cash according to SOPs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED