General Ledger Accountant - FJ Management Inc.

The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for maintaining general ledger entries, reconciling accounts, and assisting in the preparation of financial statements to ensure they are free from material misstatements for each property and entity. They oversee daily, weekly, and monthly accounting tasks ensuring they are performed consistently and accurately, with control procedures in place for responsible financial reporting. Additionally, they provide oversight and backup support for accounts payable functions.

Specific Responsibilities:

Account Reconciliations

• Ensure completion of day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in recording financial transactions, performing reconciliations, and reporting.
• Prepare depreciation schedules for book and tax purposes; balance and post to the General Ledger.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of GAAP depreciation practices and law updates.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of accounting accruals, debits/credits, and preparation of accounting journal entries.
• Ensure all inter-company accounts are balanced and accurate.
• Prepare sales and use tax returns for each property in a timely manner; balance Sales Tax Payable account.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of applicable laws and procedures governing sales and use tax.
• Reconcile tax exempt Revenue monthly.
• Reconcile credit card receivables monthly.
• Maintain prepaid and other accrued schedules based on established guidelines.
• Record reconciled checks from bank statements and compile outstanding check listings.
• Verify all deposits made to bank statements and compile outstanding deposits.
• Complete monthly bank account reconciliations.

 General Support

• Retrieve monthly activity (on the first working day of the month) from email transmissions for city ledger activity, guest ledger statistics, and tax-exempt revenue. Post transactions into accounting systems.
• Retrieve monthly activity from audit files for the Controller as required.
• Record, maintain, and monitor reporting of inventories monthly.
• Stay current with maintaining chargebacks.
• Prepare personal property tax returns as required.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of rules and procedures governing personal property tax.
• Assist in preparing annual Capital and Operational Budget.
• Assist the Controller with preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Research general ledger accounts as required and/or requested.
• Possess good working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Office, and Asset Keeper.
• Provide backup for AP/Accounting Assistant, including scanning and IHG rewards receivables.
• Ensure an organized work area.
• Use time and resources productively and efficiently.
• Fulfill any other duties, projects, or responsibilities essential to the General Ledger Account role.

Equipment/Machines/Software:

Computer, scanner, calculator, copier, postage meter, Windows, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Asset Keeper, and Outlook.

Visual, Mental, Reasoning, Math, Language, Other Abilities Required:

• Analytical ability to quickly assess numbers and situations.
• Efficient in determining and delivering results.
• Support for General Manager, Assistant General Managers, and all of MacCall Management and FJ Management in financial matters.
• Character traits include honesty, dependability, and forthrightness.
• Must be self-motivated, take pride in work, and meet deadlines.
• Must work well independently and as part of a team.

Specific License or Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred; 3 to 4 years of relevant experience desired.