Specialist Accounting

JOB OVERVIEW

Perform a variety of routine accounting duties to ensure correct reporting of revenues and costs, the timely payment of invoices, and/or timely receipt of money owed to the hotel.  Duties performed are at entry-level in a training capacity, with supervision from higher-level accountants.

At Hotel Indigo® we deliver inspired service. In all we do, we are vibrant, curious and original. 

1. Be vibrant by carrying ourselves in a way that says to our guests we are energetic, motivated, confident.
2. Be curious by being aware of our hotel and neighborhood and going out of our way to help guests learn and discover what's going on.
3. Be original by building connections with our guests and being imaginative to create memorable experiences.

 

DUTIES AND FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

FINANCIAL RETURNS

• Summarize and post data to journals, ledgers and other accounting records; total and balance accounts; reconcile bank accounts; check and verify records. 
• Obtain approvals from department heads on invoices to be paid; make proper accounting entries in ledger; reconcile discrepancies with vendors; prepare transmittal of invoices for payment by CMH Accounting.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of daily bank deposits; maintain the hotel's funds to ensure that funds are of adequate amount, kept safely and properly accounted for; provide all daily change requirements; issue banks to cashiers and conduct periodic audits of banks as needed.  Report over/short discrepancies as per Internal Audit Standards.
• Perform AR/AP function

PEOPLE

• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.  Key departmental contacts include department heads throughout the hotel, for the purpose of providing or obtaining information regarding accounts. 

GUEST EXPERIENCE

• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.  Key departmental contacts include department heads throughout the hotel, for the purpose of providing or obtaining information regarding accounts. 

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS

• Responsible for maintenance of normal and routine controls to ensure reasonable protection of company assets.
• Maintain files of all accounting-related and/or audit documentation; may assist with clerical duties such as typing or phone coverage.
• May assist in various storeroom areas to include receiving, storing and dispersing hotel goods to ensure that each department's supply needs are met in a timely and efficient manner.  Reconcile banquet bar requisitions.
• May perform additional accounting-related duties such as ensuring compliance with Internal Control Questionnaires, etc.  May maintain purchase order system integrity or monitor/track other financial control procedures or systems. 
• May assist with other duties as needed or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent and 1 year experience in an accounting clerical, front office, or reservations position or similar; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Ability to speak fluent English required.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 25 pounds
• Standing up and moving about the front office or other designated areas
• Communicating with other people
• Handling objects, supplies, boxes of merchandise, etc.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching

Other:

• Reading abilities are utilized often when reading invoices and work materials.
• Mathematical skills are used frequently to perform calculations, reconcile account balances, etc.
• Frequent contact with guests and outside vendors is necessary to resolve billing issues or answer questions. Strong customer service skills are required.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

CA Salary transparency

The hourly pay for this role is 26.78. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed at Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown. This is the lowest to highest pay scale we in good faith