Staff Accountant at HEI Hotels & Resorts

Austin, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

24.0

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Organizational Skills, Attention To Detail, Communication Skills, Reconciliation, Financial Reporting, Vendor Management, Invoice Processing, Credit Card Management, General Ledger, Purchase Order Management, Billing, Credit Collection, Problem Solving, Time Management, Team Collaboration

Industry

Hospitality

Description

About Us The beautiful Doubletree by Hilton Austin will turn 40 years old this year, but with a new renovation, she is looking better than ever. The charming property, with its Spanish Colonial design and contemporary decor, makes it a great place for guests and associates looking for an upscale work experience. We pride ourselves and creating a fun, but professional work environment with a culture of recognition, support, and respect. For many years we have maintained excellent associate feedback ratings and over 20% of our team members have 10 or more years with us. Managed by HEI Hospitality, we offer an exceptional benefit package including a robust and flexible paid time off plan available to you after only 90 days. We have a choice of 4 prominent healthcare plans with options to meet anyone’s needs and are available to you the first of the month after you start. We maintain an industry-leading 401K plan with a generous employer match of 4% on every 5% you contribute with no vesting period. Contact us soon to join our hotel family! Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply. Overview Assist Controller in directing the financial activities of the hotel, safeguarding the assets, and preparing all financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and HEI Hotels and Resorts Standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Sort and verify accuracy of Night Audit work (primarily receivables aspect), i.e. including reconciliation of banquet check extensions, coding of banquets at cost, review and route sales and promotion checks with back-up. Record department administration phone calls and inform Controller of any potential concern. Post city ledger payments in property management system, reconcile and bill all city ledger accounts. Perform follow-up billing and credit collection documentation and inform 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 (AMEX, DINERS, etc.). Maintain accurate and legible logs for all credit cards. Set up new accounts in accordance with established credit policy. 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, i.e.: purchase order price compared to invoice price, purchase order quantity compared to invoice quantity, ensure that the purchase order number is valid. Maintain an accurate, up to date Purchase Order Log. Route invoices with purchase order attached to department heads and Executive Committee members for approval. Ensure account coding is accurate and all invoices are being returned on a timely basis. Process all approved invoices for payment, ensure all appropriate signatures and back-up attached. Pay all hotel invoices in a timely manner ensuring accuracy of amount paid, account coding, invoice extension and that all discounts are taken. Handle all vendor inquiries and reconcile vendor statements. Maintain open invoices file, paid invoices file and voided check file in an organized and up-to-date manner. Interface checks and submit a log of all manual checks to the Controller. Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis. Perform any other job-related duties as assigned. Qualifications and Skills 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, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc. Compensation Salary Range: $22.00 - $24.00 Hourly Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No Benefits HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status. HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Welcome to HEI Hotels and Resorts' Career Page. We invite you to explore the current job openings that our company has to offer and to apply for any positions that are of interest to you. Don't see any current openings that align with your interests? Join our talent community to stay in touch with HEI and receive job alerts for opportunities that may be a match for you. Recognizing that our success starts and ends with our associates under our pioneering culture of HEI Loves, we invest in and develop the most passionate and talented people in our industry. We show our “love” to our associates by providing market-leading compensation packages, generous PTO and flex-time initiatives, outstanding career development and advancement opportunities, and job-appropriate assets and resources. We’re always looking for associates who share our passion for hospitality. With a variety of world-class brands in our portfolio, hotel locations throughout the United States, and an unparalleled suite of tools, technology, and training, we’re able to provide our associates with a truly unique opportunity to grow and build their future. Find the career that aligns with your goals by beginning your online search today. Work today, get paid today! We proudly partner with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows our associates access to their earnings when they want them.

Responsibilities

Assist the Controller in directing the financial activities of the hotel and preparing all financial reports. Responsibilities include reconciling accounts, processing invoices, and maintaining accurate financial records.