Summary: The Staff Accountant responsible for overseeing the Accounts Payable disbursement cycle and working closely with Night Audit on daily revenue reporting. In addition, the Staff Accountant will work closely with the Accounting Manager on general ledger closing tasks and daily cash management procedures in order to maintain accurate and timely financial reporting, acceptable levels of internal control and compliance with state, federal and local regulations. Strong communication skills, ability to prioritize and focus in a fast-paced setting are essential. Responsibility for ensuring that company assets are stored securely and inventoried frequently.

Essential Job Functions and Primary Responsibilities:

• Ownership of the Accounts Payable disbursement cycle
• Monitor invoices input by Night Auditor to ensure proper coding, approval and accounting period
• Input vendor invoices as needed
• Monitor compliance with procedures and controls
• Weekly disbursement check runs
• Cash Management
• Daily cash management reconciliations in the accounting system
• Count daily cash drops
• Share in responsibility for bank deposits
• Random audits of house banks
• Review and post daily revenue report issued by Night Audit
• Month-end close
• Journal entries as assigned
• Balance sheet reconciliations as assigned
• Construction Payables
• Management workflow of owner approvals on renovation invoices
• Assist with lien waivers and change orders
• Tracking of cost per project
• Learn, understand and refer to the company’s Standard Operating Procedure
• Ensure that company policies and procedures are in place and operating effectively
• Perform other duties as may be required by the Director of Finance, General Manager or Corporate Office

Qualifications Required:

• College courses in an associated or related field and/or related experience in Hotel or Hospitality environment
• Must be proficient in Windows, Microsoft Office (Intermediate Excel and Basic Word)
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work and ask for clarification when needed
• Strong integrity and work ethic
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to focus and handle multiple projects simultaneously

Qualifications Desired:

• Prior experience in hospitality
• Prior experience with M3 Accounting System