Stanford Hotels is seeking an experienced Corporate Hotel Accountant to join their growing team!

The Corporate Hotel Accountant is a member of the finance and accounting team whose primary responsibilities are performing, managing and overseeing hotel accounting duties. This position will be responsible for reviewing and monitoring the accounting at the hotels as well as overseeing and assisting with the month end close for certain hotels. The Corporate Hotel Accountant will report to the Corporate Hotel Controller and the respective Hotel Controller. This is a full time position located at Hilton Charlotte Uptown in Charlotte, NC

JOB DUTIES:

• Perform daily income audit balancing & reconciliation
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliation
• Assist in processing vendors' invoices, travel agent commissions, and expenses reports, petty cash vouchers, and any other cash disbursements. Duties will include matching purchase requisitions, purchase orders, receiving records, and any other supporting documentation with vendors' invoices, accurately verifying invoice & tax amounts, securing proper approvals, posting to proper general ledger accounts, scheduling timely payments, running computer reports and printing payments checks.
• Answer questions and inquiries from vendors.
• Maintain an efficient filing system.
• Assist in the Accounts Payable month-end closing.
• Answer commission inquiries regarding missed or past due commissions by researching guest information and responding by letter to the agency.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Corporate Controller or Hotel Controller

Corporate responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor, manage, and perform month end close procedures for certain hotels
• Supervise local hotel accountant for certain hotels
• Monitor and review for accuracy the general ledgers, balance sheet reconciliations and financial statements for certain hotels
• Provide technical expertise and direction to hotel controllers
• Work with auditors and respond to auditor inquiries
• Answer hotel accounting policy and procedure related questions by researching and interpreting accounting policies and procedures
• Communicate with co-workers and management in a courteous and professional manner
• Record and post intercompany journals/intercompany expense allocation
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Corporate Controller

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a minimum of Associates degree in Accounting. Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Accounting preferred.
• Must have at least 3 years of hotel accounting experience
• Prior staff accounting or corporate accounting experience is a plus
• Familiarity with the Uniform Systems of Accounts for the Lodging Industry preferred
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction from manager
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Knowledge of D365, UKG, Birchstreet and Profit Sword preferred
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines
• Detail oriented and organized
• Independent thinker

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Holiday pay - 8 days!
• Competitive Vacation Time
• Sick Pay
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k - with match!
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Hospital Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Accident Insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Education Reimbursements
• Commuter Programs
• Discount Programs

Stanford Hotels Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to Rebecca Dawes at rdawes@stanfordhotels.com or call 415-266-9821 to let us know the nature of your request.

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