Hotel Staff Accountant

JOB SUMMARY

The Property Financial Liaison serves as the primary on-property link between hotel operations and our centralized corporate accounting office. This entry-level role focuses on the daily administrative and clerical flow of financial data, ensuring property-level transactions are accurately captured and reported to the corporate team. You will have direct, daily support from the on-property AGM and the corporate accounting department to ensure your success. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Property & Corporate Liaison

• Act as the "middle man" to ensure all property-level financial data is correctly prepared for corporate review. 
• Collaborate daily with the on-property AGM to resolve guest billing or vendor inquiries. 

General Cashiering & Deposits

• Perform daily counts and reconciliations of hotel deposits and the property vault. 
• Prepare the cashier Daily Drop Report and communicate over/short discrepancies of +/- $10 to department managers. 
• Manage property petty cash via Excel and submit for reimbursement through the AP system. 

Accounts Receivable & Billing Support

• Monitor the guest ledger for "Checked Out with Balance" accounts and assist Sales Managers with group billing collections. 
• Invoice and follow up on collections for OTA (Online Travel Agency) and FIT billings. 

Accounts Payable Processing

• Receive and verify vendor invoices, ensuring all backup documentation is complete before routing to corporate for payment. 
• Assist in maintaining vendor files and supporting annual 1099 compliance tracking. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Experience: 0–2 years of experience in accounting, finance, or hotel operations. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for a recent graduate or a hospitality professional looking to move into the administrative side of the business. 
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to learn hotel-specific POS and accounting software.  
• Education: High School Diploma or associate’s degree required; bachelor’s degree in progress or completed is a plus but not required. 
• Communication: Ability to communicate professionally with guests, vendors, and the corporate accounting team.