Staff Accountant-Min.3-5 years of recent experience Full Time

Hotel Monteleone•New Orleans, LA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include the following and also include any other office duty as directed by the Controller or Assistant Controller. Job Duties for this position may change at any time as determined by the controller or Assistant Controller. Daily balancing of revenues and input of income journal. Income Audit – auditing the various revenue postings to insure proper recording. General Ledger account reconciliations Balancing and completing sales tax returns for Monteleone and Bienville House Hotels. All aspects of processing and submitting the bi-weekly payroll. Maintaining the payroll files and the child support/garnishment files. Producing and/or contributing to various projects in the office. Completing the Daily Revenue Report. Printing and controlling the accounts payable checks and travel agent checks. Labor management (OnTrack) statistical data input. Any other assigned tasks or duties as required by the Controller or Assistant Controller. Competency To perform the Staff Accountant position successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Customer Service - Manage difficult or emotional customer situations; respond promptly to customer needs; solicit customer feedback to improve service; respond to requests for service and assistance; meet commitments Technical Skills - Assess own strengths and weaknesses; pursue training and development opportunities; strive to continuously build knowledge and skills; share expertise with others Problem Solving – Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem solving situations; use reason even when dealing with emotional topics Project Management - Develop project plans; coordinate projects; communicate changes and progress; complete projects on time and budget; manage project team activities Interpersonal - Focus on solving conflict, not blaming; maintain confidentiality; listen to others without interrupting; keep emotions under control; remain open to the ideas of others and try new things Oral Communication - Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; demonstrate group presentation skills; participate in meetings Team Work - Balance team and individual responsibilities; exhibit objectivity and openness to the views of others; give and welcome feedback; contribute to building a positive team spirit; put success of team above own interests; ability to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; support team’s efforts to succeed; recognize accomplishments of other team members Written Communication - Write clearly and informatively; edit and proof work for spelling and grammatical errors; vary writing style to meet needs; present numerical data effectively; ability to read and interpret written information Change Management - Develop workable implementation plans; communicate changes effectively; build commitment and overcomes resistance; prepare and support those affected by change; monitor transition and evaluate results Delegation - Delegate work assignments; match the responsibility to the person; give authority to work independently; set expectations and monitor delegated activities; provide recognition for results Leadership - Exhibit confidence in self and others; inspire and motivate others to perform well; effectively influence actions and opinions of others; inspire respect and trust; accept feedback from others; provide vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates; give appropriate recognition to others; display passion and optimism; mobilize others to fulfill the vision Managing People - Include staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; take responsibility for subordinates' activities; make self-available to staff; provide regular performance feedback; develop subordinates' skills and encourages growth; solicit and apply customer feedback (internal and external); foster quality focus in others; improve processes, products and services; continually work to improve supervisory skills Quality Management - Look for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness Visionary Leadership - Display passion and optimism; inspire respect and trust; mobilize others to fulfill the vision; provide vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates Business Acumen - Understand business implications of decisions; display orientation to profitability; demonstrate knowledge of market and competition; align work with strategic goals Diversity - Demonstrate knowledge of EEO policy; show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educate others on the value of diversity; promote a harassment-free environment; build a diverse workforce Ethics - Treat people with respect; keep commitments; inspire the trust of others; work with integrity and ethically; uphold hotel’s values Organizational Support - Follow policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time; support hotel’s goals and values; benefit hotel through outside activities; respect diversity Strategic Thinking - Develop strategies to achieve hotel’s goals; understand hotel’s strengths & weaknesses; analyze market and competition; identify external threats and opportunities; adapt strategy to changing conditions Adaptability - Adapt to changes in the work environment; manage competing demands; change approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events Attendance and Punctuality - Consistently arrive at work on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrive at meetings and appointments on time Dependability - Follow instructions, respond to management direction; take responsibility for own actions; keep commitments; commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan Initiative - Volunteer readily; undertake self-development activities; seek increased responsibilities; take independent actions and calculated risks; look for and takes advantage of opportunities; ask for and offer help when needed Innovation - Display original thinking and creativity; meet challenges with resourcefulness; generate suggestions for improving work; develop innovative approaches and ideas; present ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention Judgment - Display willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explains reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision-making process; make timely decisions Motivation - Set and achieve challenging goals; demonstrate persistence and overcome obstacles; measure self against standard of excellence; take calculated risks to accomplish goals Planning and Organizing - Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; plan for additional resources; set goals and objectives; organize or schedule other people and their tasks; develop realistic action plans Professionalism - Approach others in a tactful manner; react well under pressure; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accept responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments Quality - Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance; monitor own work to ensure quality Quantity - Meet productivity standards; complete work in timely manner; strive to increase productivity; work quickly Safety and Security - Observe safety and security procedures; determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly

Requirements

Effectively communicate and interact in English with people from diverse backgrounds
Read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations
Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, other associates of the hotel and the general public
Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Demonstrated working ability utilizing the following: A word processing software (preferably Microsoft Word) A spreadsheet software (preferably Microsoft Excel) Accounting software Internet software Payroll systems Human Resources systems
Available to work a full-time, flexible (AM) shift, Monday - Friday with a rare occasion to work a six (6) day work week
3 to 5 years related experience in accounting, hospitality, banking or other similar industry
A bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university

Responsibilities

Daily balancing of revenues and input of income journal.
Income Audit – auditing the various revenue postings to insure proper recording.
General Ledger account reconciliations
Balancing and completing sales tax returns for Monteleone and Bienville House Hotels.
All aspects of processing and submitting the bi-weekly payroll.
Maintaining the payroll files and the child support/garnishment files.
Producing and/or contributing to various projects in the office.
Completing the Daily Revenue Report.
Printing and controlling the accounts payable checks and travel agent checks.
Labor management (OnTrack) statistical data input.
Any other assigned tasks or duties as required by the Controller or Assistant Controller.