Accounting Clerk - Sonesta

Job Description Summary The Accounting Clerk will be responsible for general accounting duties. We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic customer-focused Accounting Clerk to provide financial support to the accounting and finance team by performing a variety of duties. The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing daily accounting activities, processing general ledger journal entries, and preparing balance sheet and income statement accounts for a portfolio of limited service, extended stay and select full-service hotels. Job Description Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include: Key Job Functions Three-way invoice matching utilizing the accounts payable system to ensure accuracy. Conduct vendor set-ups and check requests. Verifies proper coding, checks calculations, and authorization of invoices. Audit vendor statements and request missing invoices. Perform all duties of cashiering including weekly audits for all outlets. Complete all AR duties including audits and reconciliations. Daily deposits, cash reconciliations, and POS/Yardi reconciliations. Provide timely and effective customer service both internally and externally regarding all accounting concerns. Additional accounting duties and responsibilities as assigned. Deliver Passionate & Engaging Service to our Guests You will be passionate and truly engaged in taking care of our guests, recognizing individual guests, and anticipating their unique needs to exceed their expectations. You will consistently deliver our GUEST model: Greet or welcome everyone, warmly with a smile Use eye and ear contact and the guest’s name Establish/anticipate needs Solve and own all requests/complaints Thank everyone Build solid relationships with your Colleagues: Treat colleagues with respect and dignity. Accounting interacts with every department and must always professionally conduct themselves. Qualifications and Skills A candidate for this position must possess the following applicable knowledge, skills, and abilities and be able to demonstrate and provide applicable examples to support his/her competency. Track record of delivering exceptional guest or client experience. Strong communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time for training and safety purposes, and when interacting with guests and associates. Strong understanding of general ledger accounting. Appropriate professional appearance and demeanor always. Four years of college education in a related field from an accredited college or university. Minimum two years of experience in a similar accounting position. Must demonstrate strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. Knowledge of Micros, Opera, Yardi and CIA, and other accounting databases is a plus. Accounts Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, practices and procedures. Ability to proactively communicate and work effectively with internal customers, other accounting staff members, and external vendors. Attention to detail, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills are essential. Understanding of USALI standards would be a plus. Candidate must be comfortable with making and receiving customer calls. Additional Job Information/Anticipated Pay Range We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, or any other characteristics required by law. Benefits Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Health Savings Account with Company Match 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match Paid Vacation and Sick Days Sonesta Hotel Discounts Educational Assistance Paid Parental Leave Company Paid Life Insurance Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance Various Employee Perks and Discounts Hospital Indemnity Critical Illness Insurance Accident Insurance Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered. At Sonesta, we value our team members as individuals who enhance our guests’ experiences with their unique skills and contributions. We actively support professional growth and personal happiness in each of our employees at each of our hotels, resorts, suites and cruise ships. We seek out people who will eagerly partner with us to improve the overall Sonesta experience for our guests, and the overall Sonesta experience for their fellow colleagues. If you are interested in a career in some of the most impressive and beautiful surroundings in the world with generous benefits and perks, we hope you’ll get in touch with us. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.