Accounts Receivable Clerk / Payroll Administrator

Company Description

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Job Description

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Business Support and the Assistant Director of Finance & Business Support, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:           

• Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service 
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule in order to accomplish all major responsibilities and tasks. 
• Must be willing to accept assignments on as need basis, in order to promote teamwork 
• Must have a commitment to follow all local and corporate policies and procedures as they relate to this position. 
• Bi-weekly payroll processing and collecting all supporting documentation according to Focus Audit company guidelines outlined.
• Generate and provide accurate reports which will include the Daily Labor Report, and completing Month End closing reports and processes.
• Maintain complete confidentiality with all payroll dealings
• Assist and prepare group, wedding, catering and embassy/diplomat billing
• Assist with guest requests with folios, credit card transactions and billing queries
• Liaise with Reservations, Sales, Catering and Banquets team as and when needed
• Assist in processing advance deposits for groups and catering programs based on deposit schedule
• Consistent follow up with clients and group contacts for payment of group and catering invoices
• Go through deposit ledger for any refunds on cancelled reservation when required
• Support the Assistant Director of Finance with month-end task or other requests when required
• All other reasonable duties as assigned

Physical aspects of the position include but are not limited to:

• Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas
• Reach 1-2 feet
• Remain in stationary position (sitting) throughout work shift
• Walking, bending, pushing, pulling, kneeling, use of ramps and stairs
• Seated computer work, including constant keyboarding and mousing
• Occasional lifting up to 25lbs

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Your experience and skills include:

• Familiarity with hotel operating systems and software
• Excellent administrative, interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Computer literacy a must, with a strong knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• A professional appearance and presentation along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with all staff and external contacts
• Experience in a similar capacity is preferred
• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Proficient with payroll software

Additional Information

Your team and working environment:

• Opportunity to work with a diverse group, representative of over 20 countries worldwide
• Experienced group of individuals to train and hone innate skills and abilities

Visa Requirements: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.A. Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square is unable to assist with work authorization.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Employment Type: ["OTHER"]