Accounting Specialist - Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown

JOB OVERVIEW

Perform a variety of routine accounting duties to ensure correct reporting of revenues and costs, the timely payment of invoices, and/or timely receipt of monies owed to the hotel.  Duties performed are at entry-level in a training capacity, with supervision from higher-level accountants.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 FINANCIAL RETURNS

• Summarize and post data to journals, ledgers and other accounting records; total and balance accounts; reconcile bank accounts; check and verify records. 

• Obtain approvals from department heads on invoices to be paid; make proper accounting entries in ledger; reconcile discrepancies with vendors; prepare transmittal of invoices for payment by CMH Accounting.

• Prepare or assist in the preparation of daily bank deposits; maintain the hotel's funds to ensure that funds are of adequate amount, kept safely and properly accounted for; provide all daily change requirements; issue banks to cashiers and conduct periodic audits of banks as needed.  Report over/short discrepancies as per Internal Audit Standards.

• Perform AR/AP function

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent and 1 year experience in an accounting clerical, front office, or reservations position or similar; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Ability to speak fluent English required.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 25 pounds
• Standing up and moving about the front office or other designated areas
• Communicating with other people
• Handling objects, supplies, boxes of merchandise, etc.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching

Other:

• Reading abilities are utilized often when reading invoices and work materials.

• Mathematical skills are used frequently to perform calculations, reconcile account balances, etc.

• Frequent contact with guests and outside vendors is necessary to resolve billing issues or answer questions. Strong customer service skills are required.

• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

$25.08 to $27.86 is the hourly pay range for this role based on experience.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and many more other benefits to eligible employees.