Finance & Accounting | Accounts Payable Clerk

Overview

"IF YOU CREATE THE STAGE SETTING AND IT IS GRAND, EVERYONE WHO ENTERS WILL PLAY THEIR PART." - Morris Lapidus A spectacular blend of Golden Era glamour and modern luxury, Fontainebleau today reinvents the original vision of legendary architect Morris Lapidus - a stage where everyone plays their unique part. At Fontainebleau, striking design, contemporary art, music, fashion and technology merge into a vibrant new kind of guest experience. Guests are invited to enter a world where they are free to play, shop, dine, spa, meet or simply relax - however they define a perfect day. Situated on oceanfront Collins Avenue in the heart of Millionaire's Row, Fontainebleau Miami Beach is one of the most historically and architecturally significant hotels on Miami Beach. Opened in 1954 and designed by Morris Lapidus, it was the most luxurious hotel on Miami Beach, and is thought to be the most significant building of Lapidus' career.

Responsibilities

The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible to perform routine accounting activities such as maintenance of the general ledger, preparation of various accounting statements and financial reports, accounts payable, and other related functions.   Examples of Duties, includes but is not limited to the following:  

Perform the day to day processing of account payable transactions to ensure that municipal finances are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner.

Receive and verify invoices and requisitions for goods and services

Prepare batches of invoices for data entry

Data enter invoices for payment

Process backup reports after data entry

Manage the weekly check run

Record all checks

Prepare vendor checks for mailing

Maintain listing of accounts payable

Maintain the general ledgerMaintain updated vendor files and file numbers

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze complex issues, identify alternative solutions and communicate them effectively with management.

• Well organized and demonstrated strong problem solving skills. 

• Familiarity and proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Word and advanced skills with Excel.

• Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff. 

• Hospitaltiy experience a plus.