Staff Accountant

The Kahala Hotel & Resort•Honolulu, HI

23d•$5,000 - $5,417

About The Position

Basic Job Function : Responsible for overseeing the Audit and Accounts Receivables section to ensure compliance with regulations and policies. Also responsible for supporting the accounting staff in accordance with accounting procedures and requirements. Essential Functions: Perform month end procedures and other duties with the Assistant Controller and reconciles outstanding account balances and general ledger accounts. Maintain & Reconciles the Balance Sheet reconciliations. Assist and support the accounting staff on various job duties to include special projects and provides relief for other accounting management personnel for vacation, sick etc. Audit F&B checks and postings on a daily basis and follow up with F&B managers as needed. Responsible for daily credit card reconciliation and transmission. Respond to guest inquires, disputes and chargeback requests in a timely manner. Monitors problems, errors, and procedural issues and resolves them accordingly. Research and assist with inquiries and requested information in a timely manner and completes and resolves discrepancies. Enforces established departmental and hotel policy and procedures and performs disciplinary actions as necessary. Researches, develops and recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the department and services performed Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance, Assistant Controller or Accounting Manager. Additional Duties and Responsibilities : Reports all suspicious persons or activities and hazardous or unsafe conditions to the Security Department. Provides instruction and/or guidance for guest and employee safety in fire or other emergency situations. Responds to guest questions. Provide guest assistance, direction and information as requested when working in public areas. Represents the hotel at various functions and trade shows. Participates and networks through key organizations as recommended by the Assistant Controller. Performs a variety of other duties as assigned.

Requirements

College degree in Accounting strongly preferred.
Two (2) years’ experience in Accounting required, preferably in a hotel setting.
Ability to pay attention to detail, work in a fast paced environment, handle multiple tasks and have a high level of patience.
Ability to use sound judgment.
Ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions and procedures.
Ability to prioritize work.
Ability to comprehend and perform mathematical calculations.
Ability to operate a moderately complex computer system and various software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Fidelio and Group Wise.
Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of maturity, patience, tact and diplomacy to diffuse anger, collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.
Must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance as outlined in the employee handbook.
Ability to work varying shifts and maintains attendance in accordance with the hotel’s attendance policy.
Ability to comply with hotel rules and regulations including policies regarding safety and grooming standards.
Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to diffuse anger, collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory experience in a union environment preferred.
CPR and Standard First Aid Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Overseeing the Audit and Accounts Receivables section to ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
Supporting the accounting staff in accordance with accounting procedures and requirements.
Perform month end procedures and other duties with the Assistant Controller and reconciles outstanding account balances and general ledger accounts.
Maintain & Reconciles the Balance Sheet reconciliations.
Assist and support the accounting staff on various job duties to include special projects and provides relief for other accounting management personnel for vacation, sick etc.
Audit F&B checks and postings on a daily basis and follow up with F&B managers as needed.
Responsible for daily credit card reconciliation and transmission.
Respond to guest inquires, disputes and chargeback requests in a timely manner.
Monitors problems, errors, and procedural issues and resolves them accordingly.
Research and assist with inquiries and requested information in a timely manner and completes and resolves discrepancies.
Enforces established departmental and hotel policy and procedures and performs disciplinary actions as necessary.
Researches, develops and recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the department and services performed
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance, Assistant Controller or Accounting Manager.
Reports all suspicious persons or activities and hazardous or unsafe conditions to the Security Department.
Provides instruction and/or guidance for guest and employee safety in fire or other emergency situations.
Responds to guest questions.
Provide guest assistance, direction and information as requested when working in public areas.
Represents the hotel at various functions and trade shows.
Participates and networks through key organizations as recommended by the Assistant Controller.