AHC Hospitality Assistant Controller

From comfortably casual to lavishly appointed, AHC Hospitality represents a diverse array of hotels, restaurants, and resorts. Our team members provide exceptional experiences that delight our guests at every touchpoint. Whether hosting a meeting for several hundred, serving a table for two, or creating a beautiful space for our guests to enjoy, AHC Hospitality is full of opportunities for our guests, as well as our associates. We invest in supporting your growth and are a company who sees your success as our success. Choose a property that fits your personality: the Amway Grand Plaza, JW Marriott Grand Rapids, AC Hotel by Marriott, Courtyard by Marriott Downtown -- and start your unstoppable career here.

This is a full-time position eligible for full benefits (medical, dental & vision), 401K, paid vacation, discounted downtown parking, free employee meals, hotel and restaurant discounts and more.

SUMMARY:

The Assistant Controller manages transactional functions within the accounting department at the hotel.  Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to financial reporting, general ledger work, accounts payable, and cash management. 

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversight of the AHC Accounting department. 
• Manage the accounts payable manager and general cashier positions.  Maintain internal controls for cash handling and accounts payable.
• Reconciliation of Amway Corp Notes Payable/Receivable for month-end.
• Oversee and perform monthly assigned G/L account reconciliations.
• Month-end accounting duties:  helping to close the books so that financials are issued in a timely manner.  This includes creating cash entries and credit card entries.  
• Ensure the prompt maintenance of daily ledger activity. 
• Credit Card account maintenance.
• Oversight of hotel bank accounts and cash management.
• Reviewing all submitted expense reports. 
• Main point of contact with Amway Corporate accounting functions.  Respond to requests for information from Amway Finance, Tax, and Treasury. 
• Coordinate annual internal audit worksheets and requests. 
• Oversee and assist with fixed asset reporting. 
• Develop effective working relationships with all departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Thorough knowledge of accounting concepts and requirements. 
• Create and maintain a positive attitude with a focus on teamwork
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel. 
• Must be literate in Microsoft Word and Power Point

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
• CPA certification is preferred. 
• Hospitality and Guest Service experience is helpful.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before guests or associates of organization.

 MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to perform addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.  Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts or percentages.

 

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the associate:

• Is regularly required to stand, walk
• Is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects
• Is required to frequently reach with hands and arms
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