Hotel Staff Accountant - Anderson, SC

Principle Responsibilities & Position Purpose

As a Staff Accountant you will be handling a large range of tasks, including, but not limited to:

Position:
Staff Accountant. Responsibilities include assisting with the monthly closing process and P&L statement preparation, analyzing and reconciling daily reports and accounts payable to ensure financial information is accurate, preparing journal entries, detailed reports, account reconciliations, and performing other accounting functions in accordance with accounting policies and procedures. Reconcile Hotel General Ledger accounts each month in a timely manner. Foster positive relationships with all departments and the corporate office through timely responsiveness and assistance.

Assist with projects as required and directed.

• Assist with monthly closing process and P&L statement preparation; analyze and reconcile daily reports and accounts payable to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare journal entries, detailed reports, and account reconciliations; perform other accounting functions per policies and procedures.
• Reconcile Hotel General Ledger accounts monthly in a timely manner.
• Foster positive relationships with all departments and corporate office through timely responsiveness and assistance.
• Assist with projects as required and directed.

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (preferable).
• 2+ years of experience in general accounting, preferably with experience in a hotel, resort, conference center or corporate hotel environment.
• Strong leadership, self-motivation, and team-building abilities.
• Willingness and ability to sign Paragon’s non-disclosure and non-compete agreements.
• Professionalism with characteristics of honesty and trustworthiness.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.

• Must be able to perform major life activities: standing, lifting, bending, learning, reading, concentrating, thinking, and communicating.
• Must be able to stand for eight hours, bend, stretch, and reach.
• Work schedule varies and may include holidays, weekends, and evenings; long hours sometimes required.
• Must be able to push or pull 60 pounds and lift and/or carry 30 pounds.

Knowledgeable in:

• Chart of accounts
• Line items on P&Ls
• Vendors used at each designated property

Skills:

• Computer literate
• Good listener
• Empathetic and tolerant
• Rational, prudent, and practical
• Open with praise, discreet with criticism

Abilities:

• Work independently and make decisions
• Multi-task, detail-oriented, service-centric
• Communicate and maintain relationships with co-workers and key stakeholders
• Manage time effectively
• Take initiative toward learning new tools and processes
• Review and execute contracts; meet timelines
• Make sound decisions with minimal supervision
• Assist the GM on P&L analysis with professionalism and hospitable attitude
• Essential Functions:
  
  Manage the Accounts Payable process daily and ensure accuracy of the final process
• Monitor invoice coding and entry in the M3 accounting system for accuracy
• Ensure accurate and timely payment of all property payables on a weekly basis
• Balance and post Daily Reports provided by the hotels
• Maintain property accounting controls (cash, petty cash, purchase orders) and ensure policy compliance
• Ensure GM compliance of purchase order system
• Assist GM on P&L analysis and variance explanations for EOM reports & P&L critiques
• Provide information and assist with annual audit as needed
• Complete the End of Month process (journal entries for income, payroll, amortizing prepaid items, accruals, etc.)
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations for each property and ensure timely clearance of checks
• Work with assigned properties to ensure timeliness and accuracy of accounting work
• Provide professional customer service to internal and external customers
• Maintain and update all SOPs for the Hotel Accounting Area
• Other duties as assigned
• Maintain favorable working relationships to promote a cooperative and harmonious environment

• Timely and accurate review and payment of hotel expenses
• Timely and accurate review and posting of hotel revenues
• Timely and accurate End of Month reporting and analysis

• Paid Time Off
• Choose 6 Holidays Per Year
• Team Member Room Discounts
• Referral Program
• Enrollment in Health Insurance
• Enrollment in 401K with Employer match
• Paid Volunteer Opportunities
• Bonus Plans
• Volunteer Benefits:
  Accident Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance