Property Accountant

Deposits funds daily into hotel operating account.
Coordinates all cash, checks and credit card deposits.
Maintains daily audit pack procedures.
Prepares daily spreadsheet to accurately track, maintain and verify daily postings.
Processes daily billing.
Maintains all accounts receivable files.
Maintains credit history files, billing/invoicing and performs collection procedures.
Follows-up on all collection activities with proper documentation.
Fully researches and settles all clients’ disputes.
Maintains accounts payable system.
Coordinates all invoice coding and preparation for the General Manager’s approval.
Maintains purchase order system.
Responsible for proper verification and tracking for Travel Agent commission payment and research.
Maintains petty cash funds and checking account.
Responsible for maintenance of all assigned team member banks and cash drawers.
Oversees the proper verification of all banks and maintains all records of overages and shortages.
Maintains summary of checks and petty cash expenses/reports for departmental review.
Properly tracks expense vs.
budget reports.
Oversees the proper adherence to tips paid/due backs policy of the hotel.
Ensures the proper adherence to hotel’s policy on advance deposits, gift certificates and mail check register posting.
Indirectly supervises all team members who deal with cash/posting of charges and ensures the thorough adherence of established procedures.
Ensures that all occupied guest rooms are checked in with a proper method of payment and proper credit amount.
Coordinates with the Front Desk and Housekeeping to ensure that the Housekeeping Discrepancy Report is tracked accurately.
Notifies department d=heads of any discrepancies found in team members’ daily work.
Ensures all petty cash and rebate slips are filled out properly with Manager on Duty sing off.
Approves or rejects credit applications.
Coordinates with the sales department regarding the method of payment as specified on the sales contract or obtains any credit information that is needed before accurate billing is sent out to clients.
Notifies sales department of the status of their clients’ accounts.
Conducts monthly credit meetings with sales staff and General Manager.
Interacts with corporate accounting to assure timely and accurate daily posting.
Ensures that all month-end closing schedules are followed.
Ensures proper submission of payroll report and researches all disputes.
Ensures that all disputes and inquiries are handled promptly and accurately.
*Other:* Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Hilton from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.
Team members with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.
Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with Hilton rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of hotel facilities.
Employees who violate Hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
_SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS:_ In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the hotel.
Prepares daily report for staff and Corporate Accounting distribution and communication.
Performs any assignment as required by Corporate Accounting.
Trains team members on accounting procedure adherence periodically.
Other duties as assigned by the General Manger or department heads.
*SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEGDE, SKILL AND ABILITY* The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Ability to effectively deal with guests and staff, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger and collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.
Basic mathematical skills and considerable skill in the use of a calculator to prepare moderately complex mathematical calculations without error.
Ability to operate a ten-key system.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with team members, staff and guests and perform all essential job functions.
Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.
Windows knowledge required.
Ability to organize detailed information and prioritize workload to ensure deadlines are met.
Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.
Ability to lift, bend, stoop, walk, push/pull to retrieve and re-file various binders and files at levels up to 6 feet high and stand for extended periods to time.
Ability to lift and/or transport items weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to use various office equipment, including, but not limited to, typewriters, calculators, photocopiers and facsimile machines.
*QUALIFICATION STANDARDS* *Education:* Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
College degree preferred.
*Experience:* Accounting experience and knowledge required.
Minimum six months supervisory experience or one year of hospitality or related experience required.
Experience in Night Audit or Front Desk a plus.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.
00 - $25.
00 per hour Benefits: * Health insurance * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Experience: * general accounting: 1 year (Required) Work Location: In person