Staff Accountant

Company Description

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join us at Ennismore. In the role of Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for supporting the team on the day-to-day management and successful operation of one of our hotels. You’ll work very closely with a multitude of stakeholders to ensure the overall success of the hotel.

Job Description

Job Purpose:

Under the general guidance of the Assistant Director of Finance, assist during the month-end process by reviewing and analyzing the Financial Statement. Responsible for the Accounts Receivable and Income Journal processes of the hotel and assist all areas of the Accounting Department. Partner with the financial and operational leaders to facilitate monthly closings, billing, allocations and tracking.

Duties & Functions:

• Process checks, Prepares all bills with supporting documentation, review charges for accuracy and timeliness.
• Process all application for credit, maintains timely communications with sales and reservations regarding the status of advance deposit and credit from clients.
• Holds monthly credit meetings. Maintain Accounts receivables aging log with all collection efforts.
• Sets up direct billing codes for upcoming functions.
• Answer guest disputes and charge backs on a daily basis. Maintain a log of charge backs and recoveries.
• Perform assigned balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items on a timely manner (Day 20 of each month).
• Assist in month-end closings by preparing journal entries and schedules monthly.
• Distribute monthly GL’s to the departments including P&L’s to the Executive Committee.
• Assist in taking physical inventories.
• Assist monitoring bank accounts/credit cards daily.
• Assist in overseeing the orderly storage and filing of hotel records.
• Notify Assistant Controller and Controller of any discrepancies or problems with staff accounting work.
• Ability to supervise and manage staff specifically Income Audit, Night Audit, General Cashier and Accounts Payable.
• Initiate wires for T/A commissions, Corporate Bill backs, Management Fee, Excess Cash and any other miscellaneous items.
• Must have active participation in daily lineup and as needed in Regional Accounting Meetings.
• Assist in producing Financial Statements within designated period for preliminary distribution to hotel management team and RCC leaders based on corporate requirements/timelines.
• Verify compliance with Finance SOP manual.
• Any other reasonable duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager
• We recognize we are in the hospitality industry and that may require us to provide lateral service. We will on occasion call for each individual in the team to on a routine basis perform various related tasks as needed in the spirit of providing exceptional service

Qualifications

• College Degree in Business, Hospitality, or Related field preferred.
• Prior experience in a hotel finance department or a related field.
• An intermediate to proficient understanding of Computer systems such as Opera, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is preferred. Experience with Sun and Blackline is preferred
• Ability to spend extended lengths of time viewing a computer screen.
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment and have a high-level attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and to collaborate with others to promote an environment of teamwork.
• Must be able to twist, tow (push or pull), reach, bend climb and carry objects as necessary.
• Must have excellent communication skills and be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you…

• The opportunity to embark on an exciting career in a company that is taking off!
• Ennismore’s values and fast-growing environment
• To help define global brands and have a direct impact on the guest experience
• The opportunity to be yourself and collaborate with other bright minds in an open and innovative culture that values creativity
• The opportunity to challenge the norm and work in a rewarding environment, building global brands
• PTO, great healthcare, competitive salary, and nifty rewards for going the extra mile and living our values
• Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands
• Learning opportunities to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make, and thrive at work

The base pay for this role is starting at $65,000.

Ennismore is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identification, citizenship or immigration status and other legally protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm