Sr. Staff Accountant

The Las Olas Company Riverside Hotel

Job Location:

Fort Lauderdale, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

*We are a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment screenings and background checks will be conducted for all viable candidates.*

REPORTS TO: CORPORATE CONTROLLER

REQUIREMENTS: Good Communication Skills

Positive and Friendly Attitude

Ability to work with Computers

AccountingDegree or High School Graduate/GEO with experience

SUMMARY:

AssistCorporateController in directing the financial activities of the hotel safeguarding the assets and preparing all financial reportsin accordance withgenerally acceptedaccounting principles andTheRiverside Hotel Standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assist the Corporate Controller in overseeingall the accounting daily duties of the department andserveas a trainer for the staff.

Responsibleforfulfillingthe dutiesofother staff members while on PTOorVacation.

Process payroll bi-weekly.

Review arrival listing of incoming groups 2 months prior to arrival and ensure all necessary paperwork is on file prepare a separate fileby month forarrivinggroups.

Have working knowledge of Property Operating Systems posting codes.

Provide copies of guest folios per guestrequests.

Collect all pertinent paperworkbefore andduring the groups stay necessary to prepare invoicesand provide back-upforsuch.

Whenrequested review group charges with group leader.

Post all necessary charges and adjustments to ensure that the billed amount balances to the City Ledger balance.

Respond to and resolve any billing questionspertaining togroupsand individualhotel guests.

Updategroup-billinglog and follow up on invoice after10 daysor30 days depending on direct billing privileges.

Attend department meetingsand Resume Meeting.

Set-upandmediateregular A/R meetings.

Set up DirectBill Accountsin accordance withestablished credit policyand check account credit references and bank information prior to accountapproval.

In charge of the A&P verificationanalysisand process into the corresponding GL accounts.

Prepareparkingreport and parking deposit for prior day(s).

PrintDailyTransactionReport for all city ledger transfers toinsurecorrect account billing.

Print CityLedgerReport daily to ensure balances are correct on each account.(See #16).

Frequently check all Advance Deposits Ledgersfor unused depositsto be returned orforfeited.

Submitreporton delinquent accountsfor either collections or monthly write-off.

Overseecashier bank audits on a monthly basis.

Sort and verify accuracy of Night Audit work.

Reconcile daily credit cards. InformCorporateController of any discrepancies.

Process credit card involving all charge backs.

Process credit card refunds.

Assistin reconciling open account status items inpropertymanagement system.

Post daily incomejournalto general daily flashreportanddistributeto operating managers.

May berequiredto work weekends and holidays.

Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

Perform any otherjob relatedduties as assigned.

Skills and Experience

*Bachelors Degree in Accountingpreferred.
* Accounting and Hotel experience preferred.
* Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
* Ability to compile facts.
* Ability tooperatepersonalcomputer and calculator.
* Command of the English language both written and verbal.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this Job the employeeis regularly required tosit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employeeis occasionally required tostand; walk and stoop kneel crouch or crawl.

The employee mustfrequentlylift and/or move up to 25 vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depthperceptionand ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this Job the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EQUIPMENTUSED:

Copier; fax machine; computer; calculator; shredder; telephone; tape dispenser; stapler; staple remover; ink stampers; printers; hole punch; letter opener; ruler; pens/pencils/markers.

EEO/M/F/V/D

Required Experience:

Staff IC

*We are a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment screenings and background checks will be conducted for all viable candidates.*REPORTS TO: CORPORATE CONTROLLER REQUIREMENTS: Good Communication SkillsPositive and Friendly AttitudeAbility to work with ComputersAccountingDegree or High School Graduate/GEO...