Hotel: 

Des Moines Embassy Suites

101 E Locust St

Des Moines, IA 50309

Accounting Associate

Part time

Atrium SPIRIT – where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service excellence

Primary Purpose: 

The primary purpose of the Accounting Associate is to provide accounting support to the hotel by ensuring the daily accounting functions are completed accurately in accordance with finance policies and procedures.

Work Performed: 

The Accounting Associate will be tasked with the following duties, responsibilities, and assignments: 

• Ensure the income audit, billing/collections, accounts payable, and daily cash deposits are completed; 

• Handle confidential information, including guest records, with a high degree of integrity;  

• Perform daily accounting and clerical functions to support hotel staff;  

• Provide exceptional service to guests and Associates by promptly researching, tracking, and resolving accounting issues in a friendly manner;  

• Ensure timely and accurate credit card and cash deposits;  

• Monitor and report on cashier over/short procedures;  

• Assist corporate accounting staff with month end tasks and/or research as requested;  

• Ensure the hotel’s guests, city, and advance deposit ledgers are in balance with the general ledger daily; 

• Utilize Excel, Workbooks, and Access to submit reports to corporate office as requested; and 

• Any and all other work as required to complete the primary purpose of the position.  

Qualifications: 

 

Required Prior Experience: 

1+ years accounting experience 

 

Preferred Prior Experience:

Previous hotel accounting experience 

Front desk hotel experience 

 

Required Education: 

High School Diploma or Equivalent 

Required Technology: 

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