Staff Accountant

HEI Hotels & Resorts•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$29 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

HEI Hotels and Resorts is proud to welcome the Hotel Per La, a Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel, located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles to our growing portfolio. As one of the standout hotels in Los Angeles, we are born in the business of friends and believe that the richness of life lies in simple, warm moments. We combine a community-focused spirit, thoughtful design, and a convenient location near the LA Convention Center. Our continued success is driven by our associates — the heart of every guest experience. Where people choose to work matters. In return for that choice, we are committed to providing competitive compensation and benefits, industry-leading tools and training, and a culture that empowers growth and excellence. Simply put, we honor the privilege of our associates choosing HEI by investing in them — ensuring they thrive, grow, and elevate every property we serve. Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred.
Accounting and Hotel experience preferred.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
Ability to compile facts and figures.
Ability to operate personal computer and calculator.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Responsibilities

Sort and verify accuracy of Night Audit work (primarily receivables aspect), i.e. including reconciliation of banquet check extensions, coding of banquets at cost, review and route sales and promotion checks with back-up.
Record department administration phone calls and inform Controller of any potential concern.
Post city ledger payments in property management system, reconcile and bill all city ledger accounts.
Perform follow-up billing and credit collection documentation and inform Controller of any potential uncollectible accounts.
Reconcile credit card back-up to General Cashier Summary and inform Controller of any discrepancies.
Bill out credit cards (AMEX, DINERS, etc.).
Maintain accurate and legible logs for all credit cards.
Set up new accounts in accordance with established credit policy.
Assist in reconciling open account status items.
Input General Cashier Summary and maintain binder.
File and distribute credit card cancellations, bulletins and credit warnings.
Process and follow-up on all returned checks accepted as cash payment.
Record General Ledger and City Ledger reconciliations.
Verify that purchasing procedures are followed, i.e.: purchase order price compared to invoice price, purchase order quantity compared to invoice quantity, ensure that the purchase order number is valid.
Maintain an accurate, up to date Purchase Order Log.
Route invoices with purchase order attached to department heads and Executive Committee members for approval.
Ensure account coding is accurate and all invoices are being returned on a timely basis.
Process all approved invoices for payment, ensure all appropriate signatures and back-up attached.
Pay all hotel invoices in a timely manner ensuring accuracy of amount paid, account coding, invoice extension and that all discounts are taken.
Handle all vendor inquiries and reconcile vendor statements.
Maintain open invoices file, paid invoices file and voided check file in an organized and up-to-date manner.
Interface checks and submit a log of all manual checks to the Controller.
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.