Accounting Clerk jobs in Columbus, MS

POSITION PURPOSE: The Accounting Clerk is responsible for the financial management of the hotel and supporting the General Manager with coordination, planning and implementation of all related financial activities. The Controller must demonstrate positive leadership qualities that inspire others to meet and exceed standards.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Other duties may be assigned.)  Coordinate all on site accounting functions with the Corporate accounting team  Oversee property level month-end close processes including balancing, timely upload of all month end reports, and reconciliation and accuracy of all ledgers and reports submitted  Participate in monthly review of financial statements and review of all general ledger account classifications with Corporate Office, General Manager and other property level managers  Perform monthly journal entries, account reconciliations and research on financial questions as directed by Corporate Office  Assist with analysis of budget-to-actual fluctuations to explain variances and ensure accuracy of financial results  Assist in monthly forecasting and annual budget process  Oversee month end inventory calculation and ensure accuracy of physical counts, pricing and related worksheets  Oversee all hotel cash handling operations and procedures  Ensure cash and credit card deposits are processed and reconciled on a daily basis  Provide direction to night audit team to ensure compliance with Company and Brand night audit checklist  Audit all Rooms, F&B and ancillary revenue reports to verify accuracy of revenue reported  Oversee daily & monthly reconciliation of sales & occupancy tax

 

JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION: Controller FLSA DESIGNATION: Exempt DEPARTMENT: Accounting REPORTS TO: General Manager

 

Job Description /Hotel Financial Controller/Nov. 2019lh  Process Accounts Payable invoices, verifying accuracy of coding, and submit to Corporate Office weekly  Assist General Manager in controlling expenses and maintaining department checkbooks  Perform Accounts Receivable functions including proper credit approval, accurate and timely billing, weekly review of aging and collection follow-up  Process bi-weekly payroll timely and accurately, including time edits, tip declarations and gratuity distributions  Ensure that property meets internal and external audit standards as outlined in the Internal Audit guidelines and other Corporate Office communications  Providing direction and training to hotel operational team in areas related to financial reports, internal controls, standard operating procedures, expense controls, and payroll  Perform other analysis of financial data and trends or projects as required by General Manager or Corporate Office  Performs other duties as assigned to meet business objectives

 

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Strong knowledge of internal controls and financial reporting required  Ability to communicate statistical and financial data at the executive and entry level  Ability to thoroughly understand and analyze financial statements and cash flows  Meet all deadlines as required  Excellent written and verbal communication skills  Ability to produce results with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment  Strong organizational, problem solving, analytical, and general ledger reconciliation skills  Strong attention to detail and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy  Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and computerized general ledger systems  Knowledge of PMS and POS systems strongly preferred

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 3 Job Description /Hotel Financial Controller/Nov. 2019lh  Must be able to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.  Must be able to sit for extended periods of time, use arms, vision, hands and legs repetitively; handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance, talk and hear.  May be required to regularly lift and/or move objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds and infrequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Must be capable of effectively using close vision, distance vision, and color vision.  Able to operate in mentally and physically stressful situations

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but could become loud from time to time.  Work environment may be frequently stressful.

 

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:  BA or BS degree in accounting or finance is preferred  Four years' experience in the hotel industry preferred  Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are expected.  Must be highly organized  Positive attitude and ability to work with and lead others 

 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to assist in enabling a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of this job. This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that a Team Member in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.