Staff Accountant

Omni Hotels & Resorts • Dallas, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Staff Accountant is to complete miscellaneous accounting duties and projects efficiently and accurately while ensuring all policies and procedures are being followed. This position is based in Dallas, TX and in office Monday - Friday.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months accounting administrative experience, to include hotel front office experience, within past three years.
• College degree or formal accounting education preferred.
• Previous experience with payroll and/or accounts receivable strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in high customer contact environment; with previous experience answering customer questions and handling customer concerns.
• Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate both verbally and in writing in English with guests, management and co-workers, both in person and by telephone.
• Ability to accurately and efficiently input information into computer systems.
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers both within and outside of your department.
• Ability to compute accurate mathematical calculations.
• Ability to think clearly, quickly and make concise decisions with strong problem-solving skills.
• Developed computer proficiencies, particularly with Microsoft Office, with ability to operate printer, photocopier, and telephone.
• Maintain professional appearance offering a positive experience to all guests.
• Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to handle stressful situations, while maintaining a calm and welcoming demeanor.
• The ability to meet scheduling demands to include Monday-Friday office hours and weekends as needed.
• Requires the ability to sit for an extended period or for an entire work shift.
• Requires repetitive motion, including utilizing telephone/computer for an extended period or for an entire shift.

Nice To Haves

• Hotel accounting experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in handling customer and vendor inquiries in a timely efficient manner, including but not limited to researching and resolving customer issues as well as vendor requests.
• Assist with the processing of all invoices and checks for payment.
• Assist with reconciling vendor statements and solving discrepancies.
• Processing of bi-weekly payroll.
• Provide phone coverage and respond to guest questions/concerns.
• Assist with accounts receivable functions and duties.
• Assist in maintaining complete and accurate files in order to handle vendor and group billing inquires.
• Assist with Generating Daily Labor and Revenue Reports as needed.
• Assist departments with general ledger research and re-class entries.
• Assist with GL Functions (Entry Creation, Viewing Entries, Copy and Print, Run Queries).
• Understand and ensure compliance with all Omni Finance SOPs.
• Special projects.
• Prepare and distribute the various reports when needed.
• Maintain open communication with all departments.
• Display and effectively communicate Omni Culture.
• Perform other tasks requested by Accounting Manager, Assistant Directors of Finance and Director of Finance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree