Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

SUMMARY To provide financial, clerical, and administrative services to ensure efficient, timely and accurate collections of accounts receivables. Full-Service Hotel or Resort Experience required.

1. Maintain an up-to-date billing system.

2. Follow-up on the collection and allocation of payments.

3. Carry out billing, collection, and reporting activities according to specific procedures and time constraints.

4. Prepare the reconciliation of some general ledger accounts.

5. Monitoring group billing account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities.

6. Effectively communicate via phone, email, or in person with customers and maintain proper and complete A / R files at all times.

7. Follow established procedures for processing payments including credit cards, cash, and checks.

8. Investigate and resolve customer queries.

9. Process adjustments and refunds according to policies and procedures.

10. Organize a recovery system and initiate collection efforts.

11. Communicate with management frequently regarding status of collection efforts.

12. Monitor Accounts Receivable procedures and best-practices to ensure adherence to all applicable laws, established guidelines, and internal controls.

13. Conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of the Company.

14. Actively participates in safety programs and abides by all injury reporting and safety behavior requirements.

15. Participates in and supports hotels efforts towards community service, sustainability and environmental initiatives

16. Perform other duties as directed, developed or assigned

Requirements : Required

1. Must have adequate experience in Accounts Receivable processing and have an understanding of general ledger accounting and how the A / R function has an impact on financial statements.

2. Must be able to meet strict deadlines in order to ensure that all A / R procedures are being met.

3. Must be self-starter and possess the ability to handle projects and tasks with minimal supervision.

4. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule in order to accomplish all major responsibilities and tasks.

Desirable

1. Previous accounting experience in the hospitality industry

2. Experience with Opera or similar Property Management System

SKILLS : Required

1. Ability to work with computers and software and perform data entry in frequent duration.

2. Ability to perform basic and some intermediate functions of MS Excel .

3. Ability to effectively communicate with other employees, managers, and the Executive Committee of the Resort

4. Knowledge of general accounting principles and procedures.

5. Proficiency in data entry and time-management skills.

6. Ability to organize and prioritize.

7. Ability to maintain attention to detail.

8. Ability to maintain confidentiality of our guests and clients.

9. Ability to communicate in English with vendors, guests and staff to their understanding 10. Ability to problem solve and multi-task.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

1. Frequent or occasional need to perform the following physical activities : reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, twisting, lifting, and climbing.

2. Constant need to perform the following physical activities : grasping, turning, finger dexterity.

3. Frequent need to sit for long periods of time.

4. Lifting / carrying up to 20 lbs. frequently and 30 lbs. occasionally.

5. Vision requirements : constant need to view small print. Frequent need to see small details and things clearly beyond arms’ reach.

6. Hearing requirements : constant need to speak on the telephone and / or two-way radio, respond to public and converse with staff. Ability to hear fire alarms and emergency equipment.

NOTE : A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Employees will be required to perform other job related duties assigned by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.