Staff Accountant

HRI Hospitality • New Orleans, LA

20d

About The Position

At HRI Hospitality, we offer a unique perspective on hotel ownership and management. We’re here to expand the possibilities of what once was, with our history of restoring properties to their former glory as well as new build projects that become the center of their vibrant urban community, we take it to the next level. We are looking for people to join our team that share in the passion for warm welcomes and creating an unforgettable experience for our guests. With a wide array of brands in exciting locations, HRI Hospitality is the destination to set course for growing your career! Job Title: Staff Accountant Department: Accounting Supervision Exercised: Accounting Department Supervision Received: Controller, AGM and General Manager JOB SUMMARY The Staff Accountant has overall responsibility for providing financial, administrative and clerical services to an assigned hotel/restaurant. This position is responsible for the accurate reporting of revenue to ensure that the information is balanced to the general ledger. The position is additionally responsible for accounts payable and receivable to ensure that finances are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner. Incumbent must utilize available resources to provide excellent Guest Satisfaction. The Staff Accountant will meet or exceed productivity standards, taking corrective action as needed to ensure standards are maintained. Work hours/days vary as dictated by business needs and may include weekends and holidays for month end and inventory.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of related progressive experience in hotel Accounting or related field.
• Hospitality experience is a major benefit.
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision.
• Read, write, and verbally communicate effectively and professionally with other business departments, guests, and vendors.
• Ability to diplomatically deal with difficult situations and people, while exhibiting a consistent level of professionalism.
• Advance computers skills, including spreadsheets, word processing, and email.
• Ability to calculate amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, report or schedule form.
• Experience in meeting deadlines and multiple priorities of business demands as required.
• Possess basic knowledge of business contracts.
• Able to work with little or no supervision.
• Operate office equipment such as, but not limited to, printers, fax machine and copiers.
• Frequent need to perform the following physical activities: reaching, bending, pushing, twisting, and sitting.
• Constant need to perform the following physical activities: grasping, turning, finger dexterity.
• Occasional need to stand for long periods of time.
• Lifting/carrying up to 10lbs. frequently and 25 lbs. occasionally.
• Vision requirements: constant need to view computer monitor and small print.
• Frequent need to see small details and things clearly beyond arms’ reach.
• Hearing requirements: constant need to speak on telephone and/or two way radio, respond to general public and converse with staff.
• Ability to hear fire alarms and emergency equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer previous A/R experience

Responsibilities

• General Cashier
• Count, reconcile and prepare deposits for the hotel
• Prepare cashier Daily Drop Report for proper recording of over/short
• Communicate with department managers of any discrepancy (over/short) of +/- $10.
• Communicate with department manager to Issue disciplinary action to cashiers reporting excessive over/short.
• Work with Front Office Managers to ensure Deposit Ledgers and Guest Ledgers are being monitored
• Maintain and request for proper change order in the hotel vault.
• Count and reconcile general cashier’s bank monthly, with witness.
• Count and reconcile all cashiers’ bank on a monthly basis.
• Collect and report all over/short of cashiers’ bank.
• Handle Petty Cash efficiently
• Require proper manager’s approval
• Record and balance petty cash daily on excel spreadsheet with proper description and account#
• Submit and input to AP system for reimbursement
• Upon receipt of reimbursement, deposit immediately to the bank
• Other duties and projects as requested or assigned
• Accounts Receivable
• Prefer previous A/R experience
• Audit guest ledger for “Checked Out with Balance” accounts
• Liaise with Sales Managers on all group billings
• Follow up on collection for all group billings
• Invoice and manage collection efforts on all FIT and OTA billings
• Accounts Payable
• Receive, verify and post invoices from vendors
• Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures
• Establish new vendors when necessary and ensure proper documentation is received
• Audit and prepare annual 1099’s and 1098’s in compliance with federal regulations
• Maintain suitable back-up for all payments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed