Hotel Staff Accountant

Marriott International - Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Costa Mesa, CA

Accommodation

About the position

The Assistant Controller at Costa Mesa Marriott plays a crucial role in directing the financial activities of the hotel, ensuring the safeguarding of assets, and preparing financial reports in compliance with accounting principles and company standards. This position involves a variety of responsibilities related to financial accuracy, vendor management, and compliance with purchasing procedures, contributing to the overall financial health of the hotel.

Responsibilities

• Sort and verify accuracy of Night Audit work, including reconciliation of banquet check extensions and coding of banquets at cost.
• Record department administration phone calls and inform Controller of any potential concerns.
• Post city ledger payments in property management system and reconcile all city ledger accounts.
• Perform follow-up billing and credit collection documentation, informing Controller of any potential uncollectible accounts.
• Reconcile credit card back-up to General Cashier Summary and inform Controller of any discrepancies.
• Bill out credit cards and maintain accurate logs for all credit cards.
• Set up new accounts in accordance with established credit policy and assist in reconciling open account status items.
• Input General Cashier Summary and maintain binder.
• File and distribute credit card cancellations, bulletins, and credit warnings.
• Process and follow-up on all returned checks accepted as cash payment.
• Record General Ledger and City Ledger reconciliations.
• Verify that purchasing procedures are followed, ensuring accuracy in purchase orders and invoices.
• Maintain an accurate Purchase Order Log and route invoices for approval.
• Process all approved invoices for payment, ensuring accuracy and timely returns.
• Handle vendor inquiries and reconcile vendor statements.
• Maintain organized files for open invoices, paid invoices, and voided checks.
• Interface checks and submit a log of all manual checks to the Controller.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work regularly.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred.
• Accounting and Hotel experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to compile facts and figures.
• Ability to operate personal computer and calculator.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in hotel accounting systems.
• Familiarity with financial reporting standards.

Benefits

• Competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Vision insurance programs through EyeMed.
• Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs for time off.
• Pet insurance through the ASPCA.
• Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance.
• Short and Long-Term Disability plans.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds.
• Discounts through 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs.
• Access to DailyPay for early earnings.