Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant

Supports all accounting functions, processes and reconciles a wide variety of accounting documents. Ensures all accounting related reports are prepared and submitted timely.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Create and maintain spreadsheets related to accounting activities.
2. Maintain and submit capital expenditure projects to various ownership groups.
3. Assist Director of Hotel Accounting or CFO with special projects as needed.
4. Provide backup and assistance to Property Accountants as needed.
5. Process payments and documents such as invoices or statements.
6. Assist with completing, compiling, and mailing end-of-month paperwork/reports
7. Analyze financial information to identify discrepancies.
8. Maintain digital and physical financial records.
9. Assist with bank reconciliations.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

The Company associates have access to guest and property information, character traits of honesty and trustworthiness are essential to this position. Therefore, associates must pass the appropriate security clearance, per company policy.

• Bookkeeping/accounting experience
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Must be able to perform major life activities: learning, reading, concentrating, thinking, and communicating.
• Must be able to stand for eight hours, bend, stretch, and reach.
• Must be able to push or pull 30 pounds unassisted and lift and/or carry 30 pounds unassisted.
• Must display professionalism, honesty and trustworthiness at all times.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office to include Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Relates well with others and flexibility of working with a team.
• Analyze work for accuracy.
• Strong math skills.
• Attention to detail.

Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to adapt to changing accounting/bookkeeping regulations.

Working Conditions/Special Requirements

• Indoors
• Sitting for long periods of time