Seasonal Accounting Intern

Job Type

Part-time, Internship

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for accounts receivable and assisting with various accounting duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist with bank account reconciliations.
• Assist with financial reporting.
• Assist with month-end related tasks.
• Maintain accurate records, files, reports,; frequently produce reports and correspondence that are effective, appropriate for the audience, and grammatically and technically accurate; protect confidentiality of all relevant information; effectively handle clients and guests on the phone by practicing proper phone skills; effectively use computer systems and software to analyze information, produce reports and correspondence.
• Any other reasonable requests made by management.

SUPPORTING FUNCTIONS

In 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 accounting office tasks.
• Provide administrative support.

Requirements

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

The 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(s) used in the workplace.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Thorough knowledge of computer processing system and ability to manually perform these operations if necessary.
• Knowledge and understanding of general accounting principles.
• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Excel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems.
• Must be able to sit at a desk for up to 8 hours per day. Walking and standing are occasionally required. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. occasionally.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
• Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, 10-key adding machine, electric typewriter, multi-line touch tone phone, filing cabinets, FAX machines, photocopiers, dolly and other office equipment as needed.

AVAILABILITY

This company operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Generally, this position works 3 days per week, Monday through Friday, with hours varying based on business needs. At times it may be necessary to move you from your accustomed work day, to include Saturdays and Sundays, or time of work if business or task assignments demand. In addition, it should be understood that business needs determines the amount of hours that you work.

In accordance with Illinois law, the compensation and benefits for this position are as follows:

Pay Range:
$18.50 per hour

Compensation within this range will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, and other job-related factors consistent with applicable law.

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive access to the following benefits, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements:

• Employee discounts (e.g., hotel stays, food & beverage, and partner programs)

Scheduling Expectations

Work schedules for this position are based on business needs and may vary, including:

• Weekdays, mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Shifts based on occupancy levels, events, and seasonal demand

Schedules are communicated in advance in accordance with Company policy.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.