Property Accountant

Property Accountant

Hilton Bayfront St. Pete - ST PETERSBURG, FL 33701

Overview

Salary Range $25.00 - $25.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Any

Description

Overview: A Kolter Hospitality Property Accountant delivers service excellence to the hotel team by accurately processing accounting reports and payroll. This position is responsible for the hotel accounting, including compiling, reviewing and reconciling entries.

Performance Expectations:

• Maintain current knowledge of property management and accounting systems.
• Ensure invoices are accurate, approved, processed timely and account coding is complete.
• Respond promptly to vendor inquiries.
• Ensure purchasing policies are followed.
• Post customer payments when appropriate.
• Review A/R (guest ledger/city ledger) accounts to ensure appropriate postings and collections are timely. Reconcile and bill accounts.
• Verify accuracy of night audit work input data into M3 for the daily report.
• Reconcile credit card back up and inform management of discrepancies.
• Set up new accounts in accordance with policy.
• Audit daily deposits.
• Assist in reconciling bank and balance sheets.
• Assist in preparing accruals and journal entries at month end.
• Prepare and submit petty cash reimbursements in accordance with accounting policies.
• Reconcile daily postings of cash and report daily overages/shortages.
• Input new hire, personnel changes and rate changes in the pay system.
• Maintain confidentiality and keep payroll records updated such as W-4, rates of pay, benefits, address, phone number, etc.
• Enter pay details including time clock records, tips, vacation, sick, etc.
• Prepare payroll reports and verify accuracy.
• Assist in administering wage garnishments.
• Adhere to hotel grooming standards.
• Follow all safety procedures while working.

Qualifications

Behavioral Expectations:

Be effective and innovative in handling and solving problems in the workplace.

Remain positive and helpful while keeping a steady pace.

Committed to the success and growth of the company.

Act honorably, even when no one is watching.

Eagerness to grow and/or develop within the company

Passionately provide personalized guest service

General Requirements:

• Education: A Highschool Diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
• Experience : Accounting background and familiarity with hospitality industry practices preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft office.
• Hours: Flexible shift scheduling available.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in hotel Accounting functions
• Ability to complete complex financial accounting calculations and analysis
• Strong business communication skills verbal and written
• Knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws and regulations
• High work ethic and self-initiative
• Ability to maintain calm and professional demeanor in sometimes high pressure situations
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Suite
• Some travel may be required

Physical Requirements:

Mostly sedentary position.

Kolter Hospitality is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. Kolter Hospitality is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required.