Accounting Generalist

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About Four Seasons
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

About the location:
Write your own music city story. Let us show you the real Nashville, connecting you to the creative spirit of the city’s artisans. Four Seasons is the new social hub of downtown Nashville’s SoBro neighbourhood, just steps from music, sports and entertainment. Feel the rhythm of our vibrant restaurants and event spaces, and the harmony of our Spa and rooftop pool – celebrating nature with views of the Cumberland River and Riverfront Park.

With unparalleled Four Seasons service and warm Southern hospitality, we’ll inspire a truly authentic experience of Music City.

We are seeking a Accounting Generalist
, an exciting opportunity to be part of Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Nashville. The Accounting Generalist will maintain a system of purchase orders, receipts, invoices and check requests in order to promptly and adequately support, document and process for payment all hotel payables. This position will ensure that all vendors are paid according to the agreed terms and to Four Seasons policies and procedures.

• Process all invoices and manual checks through the computer system. Maintain current filing system for all invoices. Ensure all payments are made correctly and with the correct authorization, evidence of receipt, invoice or delivery slip and Accounts Payable stamp.
• Reconcile vendor statements as they are received, with reconciling items, including any correspondence from the vendor clearly indicated and resolve all discrepancies directly with the vendor.
• Run the required reports at month end to close monthly accounting activity.
• Ensure all goods received and services provided, but not yet invoiced, are properly accrued and expensed and that the outstanding liabilities for other accruals are accurate and agree to all supporting documentation.
• Verify and process Expense Reports and Petty Cash reimbursements ensuring compliance with key controls.
• Complete wire authorization forms for wire transfer and ensure it is signed by two authorized signatories (from Groups A &
  
  B) and ensure all applicable backup supports the transfer.
• Ensure all standing orders for electronic disbursements are approved in accordance with the normal payment procedures and signed by the check signatories.
• Prepare journal entry for accrual of invoices received after closing and for goods and services received, but not yet invoiced.
• Maintain a separate file for purchases of all operating equipment items (china, glass, silver and linen) and capital items under the direction of the Assistant Director of Finance.
• Maintain, and constantly update, an approved vendor listing file.
• Comply with Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact.
• Works harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.

• 2 to 5 years’ experience with a Finance Department, preferably within a hotel.
• Solid interpersonal and relationship-building skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare and deliver reports, effective presentations and to facilitate meetings.
• Promote a continuous learning environment that creates an atmosphere for professional development opportunities.
• Apply an ethical approach to influence the outcome of situations.
• Serve as a role model for others by demonstrating appropriate business conduct and ethical principles.
• Continuously seek to improve/develop the performance of others and continuously strive to improve his/her own…