Staff Accountant

LINE LA•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic Staff Accountant to join our team. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for the hospitality industry and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent required
Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English Language
Excellent organizational skills
Strong Math Skills and English Fluency required
Ability to multitask
Excellent communication skills
Ability to understand and work in various accounting systems
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Internet and familiar with Accounting software
Work well under pressure, requires being a team player
10-key machines by touch and be familiar with the use and maintenance of other applicable business machines

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or equivalent preferred
Hospitality experience preferred

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain good communications and team work with fellow colleagues and other departments within the hotel
Receive and verify invoices, check requests, and expense reports
Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures, i.e. proper approvals are obtained, appropriate support documentation is attached, prices and quantities are verified, etc.
Prepare batches of invoices for entry into accounting systems
Enter invoices for payment in a timely manner, ensuring all expenses are accounted for in the correct month
Manage weekly check runs and communicate with Director of Finance to ensure cash flow is being monitored
Prepare and distribute vendor checks
Record ACH and wire payments in accounting systems and handle reconciliation of credit card charges and payments
Maintain the accounts payable and receivable aging lists
Ensure all financial transactions are supported and maintained with proper documentation and adhere to internal controls and audit standards.
Implement and maintain organization of workspace and vendor files
Keep AP related filing up to date to facilitate ease of research
Reconcile vendor statements and assist in researching and resolving discrepancies which includes requesting missing invoices from vendors
Correspond with vendors, respond to inquiries and maintain positive vendor relationships
Perform cash handling functions for the hotel and reconcile all cash dropped at the front desk
Post city ledger payments in property management system, reconcile and bill all city ledger accounts
Perform follow-up billing, credit collection documentation and inform Director of Finance of any potential uncollected accounts
Assist with reimbursable invoicing
Set up new accounts in accordance with established credit policy
Process month-end and year-end AP and AR closing/ Perform daily cash reconciliation
Provide month-end support to accounting team
Reconcile daily activities across PMS., POS, accounting, and sales systems
Actively participate in the management of the PO System and corporate policies and procedures
Participate in scheduled departmental and administrative meetings as requested / Perform other duties as assigned.