Dual Property Accountant

Dual Property Accountant
One of the most important decisions you will ever make is where to bring your special talent. The Coastal Hospitality leader possesses a natural talent for service and is invigorated about the art and profession of being in service to others. If this speaks to you, Coastal Hospitality may be the perfect place to grow your career.

We are currently seeking an experienced Accounting Clerk to join our teams at both the Holiday Inn Oceanside & Holiday Inn Express. This is a non-exempt position reporting to two General Managers and Corporate Accounting.

What You Will Bring to This Role:
The Accounting Clerk will be responsible for the daily operation of the accounting functions for the hotel in a centralized Accounting environment.  The Accounting Clerk is charged with maintaining accurate financial and payroll records; producing Daily and Month End reports; and reviewing and analyzing reports, making adjustments where needed.  The Accounting Clerk is required to use various computer systems and tools to complete job duties.

Some of Your Responsibilities Would Be:

• Follow all generally acceptable accounting practices when performing duties.
• Produce Daily Report (revenues, occupancy, expenses) for distribution to hotel and corporate office.
• Responsible for reconciling Sales & Use tax on a daily basis.
• Prepare cash deposits; verify cash drops; provide due backs; conduct cash bank audits and notify supervisors of any cash variances or standards violations. Responsible for securing and maintaining property safe and cash. Assign cash banks and secure signature on all Cash Handling guidelines.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and managers/supervisors to process payroll on a bi-weekly basis. Inform managers of any payroll discrepancies (missed punches, inaccurate time records or payroll codes).
• Reconcile Tips reports daily.
• Prepare invoices and AP transmittal forms; reconcile invoices to purchase orders; research discrepancies
• Verify accuracy of purchase orders by cross referencing purchase order price to invoice price and purchase order quantity to invoice quantity
• Pay hotel invoices in a timely manner while ensuring accuracy of amount paid, account coding, invoice extension, discounts taken when available
• Process daily commission reports and research commissions as needed.
• Balance and record daily food and beverage invoices, requisitions and transfers.
• Participate in the monthly food and beverage inventory process (which may require lifting of up to 30 lbs.)
• Keep supervisor aware of any unusual occurrences and significant deviations from standards, policies and procedures and pricing.
• Complete month-end responsibilities as assigned.
• Accurately research, prepare, and  maintain all accounting records

Minimum Qualifications: 
– Six months of Hotel experience (front desk/night audit) or equivalent Accounting experience
– A four-year college degree or equivalent level of experience(Property Controller, Centralized Controller or Director of Finance)

Required Characteristics:
– Strong computer literacy in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
– Previous experience with Payroll practices and processes
– Knowledgeable in AP and AR, preferred
 
How You’ll Be Rewarded:
In exchange for your talent, you will be eligible for our comprehensive benefit package that includes:

• A chance to learn something new every day in a fun, friendly work environment!
• Health Benefits; Medical, Dental and Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Short Term Disability, Life Insurance and Accidental Death
• Affordable and Optional Long Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Company Matched 401K
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Legal Resources
• Associate Travel Discounts per Brand Guidelines

EOE M/F/Veterans/Disabled