Staff Accountant

About Us

Welcome to the Westin Baltimore Washington Airport! Nestled conveniently between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., our hotel offers a serene escape with easy access to the bustling cities' attractions. At HEI, we believe that our success begins and ends with our people. We are proud to foster a culture that is centered around our employees, recognizing that they are our most valuable asset. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional service and creating memorable experiences for every guest. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every team member is valued and empowered to reach their full potential. From the moment you join Westin Baltimore, you become part of a supportive and inclusive community that values your unique talents and perspectives. We are committed to providing our employees with the resources, training, and opportunities they need to thrive and grow in their careers. Our dedication to our employees extends beyond the workplace. We offer a range of benefits and programs to support our employees' well-being, both personally and professionally, including paid parental leave, emergency childcare and adult care discounts, and wellness initiatives focusing on mental health awareness. Join us at the Westin Baltimore and be part of a team that is passionate about hospitality and making a positive impact on our guests and community where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your success is our top priority. Don't meet every single requirement of this job? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Overview

Assist Controller in directing the financial activities of the hotel, safeguarding the assets, and preparing all financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and HEI Hotels and Resorts Standards. Hourly range $23.00- $25.00.

Responsibilities

• Sort and verify accuracy of Night Audit work (primarily receivables aspect), i.e. including reconciliation of banquet check extensions, coding of banquets at cost, review and route sales and promotion checks with back-up. Record department administration phone calls and inform Controller of any potential concern. 
• Post city ledger payments in property management system, reconcile and bill all city ledger accounts. Perform follow-up billing and credit collection documentation and inform Controller of any potential uncollectible accounts. 
• Reconcile credit card back-up to General Cashier Summary and inform Controller of any discrepancies. Bill out credit cards (AMEX, DINERS, etc.). Maintain accurate and legible logs for all credit cards. 
• Set up new accounts in accordance with established credit policy. 
• Assist in reconciling open account status items. 
• Input General Cashier Summary and maintain binder. 
• File and distribute credit card cancellations, bulletins and credit warnings. Process and follow-up on all returned checks accepted as cash payment. Record General Ledger and City Ledger reconciliations. 
• Verify that purchasing procedures are followed, i.e.: purchase order price compared to invoice price, purchase order quantity compared to invoice quantity, ensure that the purchase order number is valid. Maintain an accurate, up to date Purchase Order Log. 
• Route invoices with purchase order attached to department heads and Executive Committee members for approval. Ensure account coding is accurate and all invoices are being returned on a timely basis. 
• Process all approved invoices for payment, ensure all appropriate signatures and back-up attached. 
• Pay all hotel invoices in a timely manner ensuring accuracy of amount paid, account coding, invoice extension and that all discounts are taken. 
• Handle all vendor inquiries and reconcile vendor statements. 
• Maintain open invoices file, paid invoices file and voided check file in an organized and up-to-date manner. 
• Interface checks and submit a log of all manual checks to the Controller. 
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis. 
• Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred. 
• Accounting and Hotel experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. 
• Ability to compile facts