Accounts Payable | JOB DESCRIPTION |
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
REPORTS TO: Director of Finance/Controller.
STATUS: Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY |
Responsible for processing all invoices and authorized check payments to hotel vendors in accordance withhotel statements and month-end balancing of payables. This is a seasonal position starting mid May to mid October.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS |
Education & Experience:
College degree Accounting Major High school graduate.
Two-year(s) accounting experience.
Ability to communicate in English with guests/visitors/vendors and hotel staff to their understanding.
Ability to provide legible communication; compute mathematical calculations.
Physical requirements:
Ability to remain stationary at assignedpostfor extended periods of time.
Sedentary work exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of forcefrequentlyor constantlyto lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects.
General Requirements
Demonstrated ability to accurately input retrieve and manage data using computer systems and accounting software.
Strong ability tomaintainfocus think analytically and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional attention to detail with the ability toidentifydiscrepancies and resolve numerical and accounting variances.
Proven ability to prioritize tasks organize workload effectively and follow through to completion while meeting deadlines.
Ability tomaintainstrict confidentiality of sensitive financial employee and hotel operational information.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster positive professional relationships with vendors internal departments and colleagues.
Ability to communicate clearly courteously and professionally via telephone and written correspondence.
Ability to perform job responsibilities independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgment.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and contribute to a cooperative work environment.
Prior training or experience in guest relations or customer service with a commitment to delivering excellent internal and external service.
DUTIES & FUNCTIONS |
Adhere to all hotel and departmental policies procedures and internal controls.
Maintain working knowledge of the property management system accounts payable system and related accounting procedures.
Accurately process and post vendor invoices ensuring proper authorization supporting documentation ledger coding purchase order matching and 1099 compliance.
Prepare and present weekly check runs with complete approved documentation;maintaincheck registers issue logs and ensure general ledger reconciliation.
Create andmaintainvendor accountsensuringrequired tax documentation is obtained and kept current.
Reconcile vendor statements monthly and resolve discrepancies payment inquiries and disputesin a timely manner.
Prepare andpost usetax beverage surtax and other applicable tax invoices;submitreports for Controller approval.
Maintain organized andaccurateAP files including invoices checks voided/cancelled checks and system-generated reportsin accordance withaudit standards.
Audit accountspayableaging monthly and ensure balances reconcile to the general ledger.
Assistwith month-end and year-end closing activities including accruals reconciliations journal entries and balancing of AP-related accounts.
Reconcile Food and Beverage receiving documentation to the general ledger and balance goods-received-not-invoiced (GRNI) accounts.
Monitor payment schedulesmaintainpriority payment logs avoid late fees and maximize available vendor discounts.
Review and process payment requests employee expense reports advances and petty cash for approval prior to payment.
Respond professionally to vendor and internal inquiries via phone and email.
Maintain a clean organized workstation andproperly useoffice equipment.
Perform special projects andassistwithadditionalaccounting functions as assigned by the Controller or Staff Accountant.
In accordance with New Jersey State Legislature (New Jersey Legislature Bill S2310 Sca (1R)) which requires private employers with ten (10) or more employees to include a range of pay for all advertised jobs promotion or transfer opportunities. This position pays $20/hour dependent on experience.
Were an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.
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