Accounting | Accounting Generalist

Accounting | Accounting Generalist

Overview:

Responsible for general accountant responsibilities performing various accounting duties while ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures. Specific accounting activities the Accounting Generalist is responsible for assisting with include account reconciliation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, income audit, cash, payroll, cost control, general research and the monitoring of operations systems and procedures and control features.

Responsibilities:

Main responsibility will be general accounting duties in areas of need within the Finance Department.

Responsible for learning and assisting in completing the job duties of the following positions: Accounts Receivable; Credit Manager; Accounts Payable, General Cashier, Income Audit, Payroll and Assistant Director of Finance.

Understand and help ensure compliance with all Omni Finance SOPs

Assist with Generating Daily Labor and Revenue Reports as needed.

Learn the complete payroll cycle from start to finish.  Assist when needed.

Assist in researching and resolving customer and vendor inquiries in a timely efficient manner.

Responsible for ensuring the timely billing of assigned direct bill accounts with complete backup and accurate invoices.

Assist with review and preparation of all group rebates and commission for accuracy in accordance with the terms of the contract.

Display an understanding of the general cashier process and the ability to correctly balance and submit bank deposits.

Assist with counting house banks as necessary.

Help maintain task force rebilling.

Assist with reconciling vendor statements and solving discrepancies

Assist departments with general ledger research and re-class entries

Reconcile Balance Sheet accounts as assigned

Prepare monthly journal entries as assigned.

Display and effectively communicate Omni Culture

Assist with Audit requests.

Assist with special projects as necessary.

Perform other tasks requested by Accounting Manager, Assistant Directors of Finance and Director of Finance.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years accounting experience. Hotel accounting experience is strongly preferred.

College degree or formal accounting education preferred.

Previous experience in high customer contact environment; with previous experience answering customer questions and handling customer concerns.

Ability to clearly, pleasantly communicate both verbally and in writing in English with guests, management and co-workers, both in person and by telephone.

Ability to accurately and efficiently input information into computer systems

Ability to work cohesively with co-workers both within and outside of your department

Ability to compute accurate mathematical calculations

Ability to think clearly, quickly and make concise decisions with strong problem solving skills

Developed computer proficiencies, particularly with Microsoft Office, with ability to operate printer, photocopier and telephone.

Maintain professional appearance offering a positive experience to all guests.

Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to handle stressful situations, while maintaining a calm and welcoming demeanor.

The ability to meet scheduling demands to include Monday-Friday office hours and weekends as needed.

Requires the ability to sit for an extended period or for an entire work shift.  Requires repetitive motion, including utilizing telephone/computer for an extended period or for an entire shift.