Accounting Assistant
Department: Accounting
Division: Accounting & General
Reports To: Controller
Supervises: N/A
Position Summary:
Responsible for performing day-to-day accounting functions to include accounts payable/receivable, income auditing and cash reconciliation.ย ย Assist Controller in processing weekly payroll. ย Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations while supporting accurate financial reporting.ย Role requires a strong attention to detail and ability to work closely with and in support of the restaurant and hotel management teams and their departments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform daily cashiering responsibilities, including accurate posting for the hotel and restaurants of cash entries and reconciliation of credit card transmissions.
- Review night audit paperwork to ensure all revenue and tax collections are accurate.
- Ensure daily revenue postings are accurate and correct errors as needed.
- Assist Controller with month-end closing responsibilities for various entities.
- Assist external and regulatory auditors by providing accounting records, documentation, and explanations as needed.
- Manage accounts payable processes.
- Assist in accounts receivable processes.
- Prepare daily revenue reporting.
- Maintain accounting file storage and records.
- Complete special projects as assigned.
- Promote a safe environment for employees and guests by identifying and addressing safety or security issues.
- Maintain an organized and clean work area while practicing safe work habits.
- Exhibit teamwork and cooperation by performing other duties as needed or directed.
Qualifications:
- Understanding of accounting policies and procedures.
- Experience with M3 accounting software preferred.
- Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work varying schedules as required to meet deadlines.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel preferred.
- Two (2) or more years of hospitality accounting experience preferred.
- College degree preferred.
Job Environment:
- Primarily indoors within office and hotel facilities.
- Requires sitting for extended periods during shifts.
- Some lifting required, up to 25 pounds.
- Minimal physical activity including infrequent bending, stretching, or stooping.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- 401(k)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employer-sponsored life insurance
- Employer-sponsored short-term and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary life insurance
- Vacation and paid holidays