Description
Position Summary
Responsibilities
- Process accounts payable invoices and assist with payment tracking.
- Support accounts receivable activities, including group billing and invoice follow-up.
- Prepare and reconcile daily bank deposits.
- Maintain hotel checkbooks and monitor check activity.
- Assist with guest ledger and city ledger review and collection efforts.
- Support credit card dispute and chargeback responses.
- Assist with month-end accounting tasks and reconciliations.
- Review financial reports for accuracy and escalate discrepancies as needed.
- Maintain organized accounting files and records.
- Reconcile and file tax exempt paperwork and verify for accuracy.
- Partner with department leaders to gather information and resolve billing or payment questions.
- Support special projects and other administrative duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Hospitality, or related field preferred.
- Previous accounting, bookkeeping, administrative, front desk, or night audit experience preferred but not required.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn new systems and processes.
What Makes This Role Great
- Excellent entry point into hotel accounting, finance, and administration.
- Opportunity to learn accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash controls, and financial reporting.
- Exposure to multiple areas of hotel operations and leadership.
- Development path into Accounting Manager, Operations Manager, Director of Finance, or other hotel leadership positions.
- Hospitality experience is valued, but no prior accounting experience is required for candidates with strong organizational skills and a desire to learn.
WORKING CONDITIONS
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FULL TIME BENEFIT OVERVIEW
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k)
• Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Complimentary and Discounted Rooms
The Accounting Supervisor supports the hotel's financial and administrative operations through a variety of accounting, billing, cash handling, and office support functions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in developing accounting, hospitality, and business management skills within a full-service hotel environment.
This role works closely with hotel leadership and department managers to ensure invoices, payments, deposits, billing, and financial records are processed accurately and timely. Prior hotel or accounting experience is beneficial but not required. We are willing to train the right candidate who is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
Compensation starts at $21.83 - $23.83. Accepting applications for up to 7 days from the date the job was posted. For more open positions within White Lodging, please visit our Careers page at www.whitelodging.com/careers.