Accounting Clerk

Accounting Clerk

Jamaica Bay Inn, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is looking for an outstanding Accounting Clerk to join our team. The Accounting Clerk will be responsible for assisting in all areas of accounting for the property.

Essential functions and responsibilities of the job include but are not limited to :

• Ensure all taxes are reported and collected properly.
• Ensure compliance with the company standards and develop standards when a topic of concern arises. Implement policy change with proper approval from PHC Corporate V.P. of Accounting.
• Work with department heads to ensure all Accounts Payable (A / P) is properly coded.
• Minimize corrections and adjustments through policy and strong procedural commitment.
• Required to cross-train and be familiar with all duties of accounting.
• Enter gratuities and tips for payroll. Ensure payroll processed on time, accurate and distributed properly.
• Daily income audit and income journal balancing.
• Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations for hotel and F&B.
• Ensure hotel deposits are correct and deposited on time.
• Make sure hotel safes are correctly monitored and balanced.
• Monitor aging daily to reduce or minimize any financial adjustments or collections.
• Ensure guest complaints or chargebacks are handled correctly.
• Ensure that A / P vouchers are entered correctly.
• Submit month-end reports to PHC corporate accounting.
• Work with front desk managers on any areas of opportunity that may arise with guest accounts.
• Open and check all accounting mail. Separate to proper individual.
• Attend weekly staff meetings.
• Attend daily standup meetings.
• Work directly with staff to accomplish F&B inventory.
• Ensure that inventories for cash bars are completed prior to and after each function.
• Ensure all in-house guests have proper credit.
• Ensure all third-party billing arrangements are current.
• Work with sales department to ensure proper credit for incoming groups is correct.
• Ensure all vendors are correctly insured according to PHC standards.
• Other duties from time to time as assigned by supervisor.

Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.

Skills / Abilities / Other Requirements : Knowledge of basic bookkeeping. Computer skills : Intermediate to advance skill level in Excel, knowledge of Microsoft Office Products and internet maneuvering skills. Ability to use 10-key by touch, typing, fax machine and copier machine. Strong communication and organizational skills required. Dependable. Valid driver's license with proof of auto liability insurance. Reliable transportation.

Physical Requirements : Frequently walking indoors, outdoors, up and down stairs, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, lifting and carrying. Reaching above, at and below shoulder level. Lifting and carrying unassisted up to 20 lbs.

Health Benefits, Travel Perks & More : Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401k, Vacation and Sick Leave are offered with this position along with a Team Member Travel Program, encouraging each team member to visit sister properties and enjoy exclusive team member rates for rest and relaxation. We also encourage quarterly team building and giving back to the communities in which we work through regular volunteering, and select charity promotions throughout the year.

Pay Range : $25-$27 per hour