Accounting Clerk

Description
At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!
We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer', we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.
We are looking for our next great team member to join us on our Accounting team. We are committed to providing you with:

• Highly competitive wages
  
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
  
• 401K matching program for eligible associates
  
• Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
  
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members
  
• Tuition reimbursement
  

What is required:
2 years experience as an Accounting Clerk with a Marriott branded hotel, Marriott FS-PMS and Birchstreet experience.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Verify that purchasing procedures are followed, i.e.: purchase order price compared to invoice price, purchase order quantity compared to invoice quantity, ensure that the purchase order number is valid. Maintain an accurate, up to date Purchase Order Log.

Route invoices with purchase order attached to department heads and Executive Committee members for approval. Ensure account coding is accurate and all invoices are being returned on a timely basis.

Process all approved invoices for payment -- ensure all appropriate signatures and back-up attached.

Pay all hotel invoices in a timely manner- ensuring accuracy of amount paid, account coding, invoice extension and that all discounts are taken.

Handle all vendor inquiries and reconcile vendor statements.

Maintain open invoices file, paid invoices file and voided check file in an organized and up-to-date manner.

Interface checks and submit a log of all manual checks to the DOF.

Sort and verify accuracy of Night Audit work (primarily receivables aspect), i.e. including reconciliation of banquet check extensions, coding of banquets at cost, review and route sales and promotion checks with back-up. Record department administration phone calls and inform DOF of any potential concern.

Post city ledger payments in property management system, reconcile and bill all city ledger accounts. Perform follow-up billing and credit collection documentation and inform Controller of any potential uncollectible accounts.

Reconcile credit card back-up to General Cashier Summary and inform Controller of any discrepancies. Bill out credit cards (AMEX, DINERS, etc.). Maintain accurate and legible logs for all credit cards.

Set up new accounts in accordance with established credit policy.

Assist in reconciling open account status items.

Input General Cashier Summary and maintain binder.

File and distribute credit card cancellations, bulletins and credit warnings. Process and follow-up on all returned checks accepted as cash payment. Record General Ledger and City Ledger reconciliations.

Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That's why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.
Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
  
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
  
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
  
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
  
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
  

Motivations
Preferred

• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
  
• Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
  
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
  
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)