Accounting Generalist - Luxury Beachfront Hotel

Description

Pelican Grand Beach Resort is seeking to hire a passionate Accounting Generalist that will support the Accounting team and apply related skills to accomplish effective accounting operations.

Sitting directly on the Atlantic Ocean, Pelican Grand Beach Resort boasts breathtaking views and instantly surrounds guests with a sense of old Florida grandeur. 156-rooms, 4 diamond, 3 outlets, a lazy river and beach front? Yes please!

At Pelican, we often celebrate our employees’ accomplishments. Are you all about being your best self, doing the right thing, bringing your natural smile and having fun? Then we hope to welcome you to our amazing family. We are excited that you are considering joining Pelican Grand Beach Resort!

Come play with us!

Your job boasts with a breathtaking beautiful view of the Atlantic Ocean daily that instantly surrounds guests with a sense of old Florida grandeur.

We also offer AWESOME benefits such as:

• 401K (and 401K matching)
• Full-time - Paid time off
• Full-time - Insurance to include health, medical, vision, dental, hospital coverage, employee assistance program, life and accidental death, pet, and short-term disability
• HUGE employee discounts
• Multiple parking options
• One free meal during your shift
• Many recognition programs
• Incentive programs
• Referral programs
• Growth opportunities

Summary

The Accounting Generalist performs day-to-day accounting activities, financial reporting and issues resolution between operations and the shared service operations. The position is responsible for reviewing and analyzing financial reports and transactions, as appropriate. This position ensures that operations are in compliance with all internal control procedures. Additional responsibilities include preparing reports, cashier activities, taking inventories, receiving & accounting as defined in the procedures.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include but not limited to:

· Review and verify accuracy of Night Audit work.

· Maintain and reconcile Hotel Ledgers and all Credit Card Logs.

· Post the City Ledger payments in the PMS (property management system), reconciling and billing all City Ledger accounts.

· Reconciles credit card back-up to General Cashier Summary and inform Assistant Controller of any discrepancies and responds to credit card disputes.

· Follows-up on billing and credit collection, prepares related documentation and informs Controller of any potential uncollectible accounts.

· Assists in the preparation and distribution of reports generated by the department.

· Answers incoming phone calls, obtains pertinent data and information necessary to assist in responding to inquiries, and directs calls to the appropriate department, as necessary.

· Assists in the completion of special projects as assigned by the Finance Director.

· Attend all training sessions and meetings.

· Performs ad-hoc accounting activities in support of operations and Financial Director.

Supportive Functions and Responsibilities

· May be required to work varying schedules to reflect business needs of the hotel.

· Escalate problems and/or unusual matters of significance.

· Attend all appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions.

· Promotes and apply teamwork skills.

· Remain current with hotel information and changes.

· Ability to make decisions on imperfect information.

· Agility in multi-tasking

Requirements

We are a very diverse team with a ton of personality that often celebrates our employees accomplishments.

Qualifications

· Excellent communication skills

· Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

· Must be polite, friendly, and helpful to all guests, management, and fellow employees.

· Ability to work independently in a time sensitive environment.

· Ability to maintain confidentially is mandatory.

· Ability to communicate clearly, timely, and accurately.

· Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.

· Ability to operate basic office equipment.

· Proficient in Windows, Excel, and PowerPoint software applications

· Effective management, leadership, organizational and communication skills

· Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays.

Education

· Associates Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality or other business-related field of study preferred.

Experience

· Three + years’ experience in Hospitality Accounting and or income/night audi