Scope of Position
The Accounting Clerk performs a variety of general accounting support tasks within the accounting department. He/she is responsible for recording storing accessing and/or analyzing computerized financial information. The Accounting Clerk is also responsible for maintaining accurate electronic spreadsheets for financial and accounting data along with assisting with the daytoday operations of the Accounting Department.
Position Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience in a largescale hotel preferred.
- Strong Income Audit experience preferred.
- Professional demeanor appropriate for a resort environment.
- Knowledge of business applications (e.g. Outlook Word Excel etc. required.
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
- Able to work independently and exercise judgment to resolve questionable data that may arise.
Responsibilities
- Verify the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records.
- Prepare review reconcile and issue bills invoices and account statements according to company procedures.
- Update and maintain accounting journals ledgers spreadsheets and other records detailing financial business transactions.
- Compile data and prepare a variety of finance/accounting reports as needed.
- Reconciles records with internal company employees and management or external vendors or customers.
- Investigates questionable data.
- Record store and/or analyze information using property software.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the accounting team to create a cohesive environment.
- Complete periodend closing procedures and reports as specified.
- Knowledge of Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable and Income Auditor duties.
- Perform any other duties as requested by management.
Education
- 2year University/College degree in Finance Accounting or related major or 4year University/College degree in Finance Accounting or related major.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to communicate in the English language. Second language is a plus.
- Strong problemsolving and analytical abilities.
- Ability to create and maintain spreadsheets.
- Ability to add subtract multiply or divide quickly correctly and in a way that allows one to solve workrelated issues.
- Experience using computers and software programs such as Microsoft Office (Word Excel and Outlook).
- Ability to work flexible schedules including holidays and weekends and able to perform multiple tasks.
Physical Requirements
- On a continuous basis sit at a desk for long periods of time in front of a computer screen.
- Intermittently twist to reach equipment or supplies surrounding the desk.
- Use the telephone and computer keyboard daily.
- Must be physically fit to lift pull and push items up to 50 pounds.
- Requires standing/walking/reaching and bending throughout shift.
I acknowledge that I have reviewed the Accounting Clerk job description. This is a summary of the main responsibilities for this position. Business demands dictate work hours and schedules. Attendance and timeliness are a requirement of this position. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of this position at any time to meet our guests needs. I understand that I must also adhere to the property service standards as well as grooming and uniform standards specific to this position always maintaining a neat and clean appearance. I will also adhere to any OSHA (safety) practices and wear any assigned PPE (personal protective equipment) as needed.