Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for supporting the hotel's accounting operations with a primary focus on billing, collections, ledger reconciliation, and customer account management. This position also provides cross-functional support to Accounts Payable, Cash Management, and Income Audit processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process guest, group, corporate, and house account invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Communicate with clients, vendors, and guests regarding billing inquiries and payment status.
• Post payments, adjustments, and credits to customer accounts.
• Reconcile Accounts Receivable balances and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate customer account records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures related to receivables.
• Generate AR reports and provide analysis to management as requested.
• Maintain organized month-end work papers, supporting schedules, and backup documentation to support financial statement close, department review, and audit requests.
• Assist with processing vendor invoices and coding expenses.
• Verify invoice approvals and supporting documentation.
• Prepare vendor payments, including checks and electronic payments.
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payment status.
• Support invoice filing and record retention procedures.
• Verify cash, credit card, and other payment reconciliations.
• Assist with financial reporting and special projects as assigned.
• Conduct self in a professional manner always to reflect the high standards of Peregrine.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by Finance leadership.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (Required)
• Completed college coursework or higher education (Preferred)
• Must be at least 18 years of age to apply
• Must have a commitment to follow all local and corporate policies and procedures as they relate to this position.
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written communication skills to facilitate resolutions to queries and discrepancies across departments
• Strong computer skills. High proficiency in MS Excel
• Minimum of 1 year financial experience in hotels/resorts/hospitality business.
• Detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive, highly confidential guests and employee matters with utmost professionalism, tact, and sound judgment.

Benefits/Perks:

• Complimentary access to Camel beach, Aquatopia, local amusement parks and more! Ski season passes for those working during the winter season. Plus, great friends & family perks.
• Paid Training to gain skills, knowledge, and experience for professional development.
• Not to be missed employee events throughout the season
• Referral Bonuses – invite your friends to work with you!
• Competitive wages and advancement opportunities
• Interact with people from all over the world!
• Next day pay, through Pay Activ.
• Tuition Reimbursement*
• Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K*
• Vacation and PTO*

* Full-Time status benefits