Property Staff Accountant (\"Contador/a\")

PHOENIX, AZUL HOSPITALITY IS HIRING! BE PART OF SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY!JOIN US AT OUR JOB FAIR! We will be hiring on the Spot (Lo invitamos. Estaremos contratando!)WHEN? Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 11:30 AM – 6:00 PMWHERE? Backyard Phoenix - 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050Free parking available!We’re building the Pre-Opening Team for the exciting new dual-brand AC Hotel by Marriott & Element by Westin, opening in Phoenix in Q4 2026 — and we’re looking for passionate, talented, and hospitality-driven individuals ready to make an impact!With 240 guestrooms across two distinctive brands, AC Kitchen & Patio, the AC Lounge, Element’s signature Rise breakfast, and more than 6,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space, this is your chance to help bring an extraordinary new hospitality experience to life!Please complete your application of employment and meet us on Wednesday, October 28 to meet our team, and take the first step toward your next career adventure!About Azul Hospitality GroupAzul Hospitality Group is an award-winning hotel management company known for its people-first culture, operational excellence, and strong partnerships with leading global brands including Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. Azul is widely respected for developing talented leaders, fostering innovation, and creating memorable guest experiences. The company offers a collaborative environment where leaders are empowered to make decisions, drive performance, and grow professionally.What Azul Offers?A Culture Built on Trust – We believe in empowering our people, fostering open communication, and building relationships grounded in mutual respect, honesty, and accountability.Work with Recognized Hospitality Brands – Gain valuable experience in a professional hospitality environment.Competitive Pay and Incentives – Enjoy competitive compensation and performance-based rewards.Comprehensive Employee Benefits – Access a benefits package designed to support your well-being.Career Growth Opportunities – Develop your skills and explore opportunities for advancement within our growing hospitality organization.Supportive Team Culture – Be part of a collaborative environment that fosters camaraderie, promotes teamwork, inspires innovation, and celebrates everyone's contributions.Apply today and take the next step in your career with us!Azul Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.POSITION PURPOSEAssist and support the Accounting Manager with the maintenance and control of the hotel's financial operations. Depending on established ownership procedure and/or direction this may include but is not limited to accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations, hotel daily deposits, giving change, daily revenue reporting, group and catering advance and final payment processing and tracking, assist Sales and Operations to ensure accurate and timely accounting support, assisting with recruiting, new hire onboarding, and training.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESCoordinate all onsite accounting functions. Acts as a liaison for all corporate accounting requests.Ensure that all administrative procedures are in place and functioning effectively.Ensure compliance with property policies and procedures and all applicable laws.Ensure that accounting practices adhere to legal requirements and standardsAdhere closely to policies and procedures, practicing the highest standards of performance. Set the highest possible example in conduct, temperament, punctuality, and standards of work.Prepare billing invoices and statements for direct bill accounts, group reservation block attrition and credit card guaranteed no shows as well as processes payments received.Maintain files of hard copy, back up documentation for outstanding receivables, and paid bills,Responsible for the preparation and transmittal of letters requesting payment to outstanding/overdue accounts.Review and maintains accurate files on all contractual obligationsReconcile vendor statements and solve any discrepancies.Ensure that all Accounts Receivable billings go out with supporting backup for all charges in a timely manner.Ensure the collection and payment of applicable local, state, and federal taxes.Advise department management of desirable operational adjustments due to tax code revisions.Maintain and prepare the monthly tax-exempt worksheet and backup.Ensure that all invoices are prepped, coded ready for approval and entering. Proper prepping of invoices includes matching up packing slips and purchase orders to proper invoice.Maintain complete and accurate accounting files to handle vendor inquiries.Maximize cash flow by proactively managing accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.Prepare and provide balances of accounts receivable recap daily.Preparation of 30/60/90+ day aging report for review.Prepares daily deposits.Gives change to cashiers when needed.Thoroughly review the Daily Revenue Report prepared by Night Audit prior to sending to GM/Director of Finance or Corporate office.Maintain a variety of logs for tracking and tracing specific month end requirementsArticulate policies and audits compliance of cash handling and credit positions and credit.Audit all banquet charges as well as miscellaneous charges that are posted to master accounts for accuracy.Audit city ledger on a weekly basis and inform the Accounting Manager and General Manager of any credit risks or potential write offs.Handle guest credit requests, confirms subsequent receipt of invoices, and assists in handling all guest inquiries.Researches and responds to credit card company inquiries and charge backs, documents, and maintains their files.Review and Manage Guest Ledger/checked out folios with outstanding or credit balances to determine if credit or bill is to be issued.Handle disputed charges, research, and attempt to resolve disputes, provide documentation to confirm accuracy of billing or issues credit as needed.Attend operations and leadership meetings when required.SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONSIn addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel:Assist with any guest inquiry.Ensure training of new staff members to include familiarization of property, standard operating procedures, and policies.Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures.Report maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries.Complete safety training and certifications.Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets.Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by direct and indirect supervisors.PHYSICAL DEMANDSEnvironmental conditions are inside, a job is considered inside if staff spends approximately 90 percent or more of the time inside. Temperature is moderate and controlled by office environmental systems.Must be able to sit at a desk for up to eight (8) hours per day. Walking and standing are required the rest of the working day. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task.Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs. as needed.Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.Hearing, smelling, tasting, and visual ability to observe and distinguish product quality and detect signs of emergency situations.Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with staff, supervisors, subordinates, occasionally clients and ownerships.Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near and color vision and depth perception.Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, 10-key adding machine, multi-line touch tone phone, filing cabinets, FAX machines, photocopiers, dolly and other office equipment as needed.SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESThe individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities:Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language used in the workplace.Requires good communication skills, verbal, written and electronic.Considerable knowledge of complex mathematical calculations and computer programs.Must have excellent customer relations skills.Must be detail oriented with outstanding organizational and communication skills.Must possess intermediate computer skills.Intermediate excel skills (VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables)Knowledge of computer programs and math skills.Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy and collect accurate information to resolve conflicts.Knowledgeable about basic function of Windows OS, MS Office, PMS, PBX, Key system, and POS.Self-driven and able to work independently.EDUCATIONHigh school or equivalent education required.Bachelors degree preferred.EXPERIENCE2+ Years Accounting experience requiredProperty level Hospitality accounting experience strongly preferred.LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONSAbility to provide and maintain a valid drivers license as the position may require the operation of motorized and electric vehicles.GROOMINGAll Staff Members must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance per Azul Hospitality standards. Refer to the property specific required grooming and uniform standards policy.ATTENDANCERegular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Azul Hospitality, from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Staff with irregular attendance / tardiness will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Upon employment, all staff is required to fully comply with Azul Hospitality rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of the hotels facilities. Staff members who violate hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, staff members may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required. This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that a staff member in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. #J-18808-Ljbffr AC Element Phoenix City North