Hotel General Accountant

Job Title: General Accountant
Department: Accounting
Reports To: Controller
The Seattle Airport Marriott is looking to hire a full time General Accountant.
Rate: $21/hr+ Dependent on Experience
Purpose of the Accounting position: To ensure that accounting functions are completed in a timely manner and according to established policies. Most of the time spent in this position will be in Accounts Payable - Processing payments of hotel bills after verifying that all documents are accurate as to items, price, extensions and proper receiving and approval by the department heads. Other functions will include Accounts Receivable, daily reconciliations, and guest billing inquiries. This is an entry level position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
* Match receiving records, purchase orders, requisitions, and invoices for proper gl coding and approvals.
* Verify room, food, beverage, and audio-visual charges on group master accounts. Prepare invoiceand invoice client.
Follow up within two weeks on outstanding invoice.
*Answer inquiries from guests and groups regarding billing.
* Respond and follow up on special requests from guests/residents with unique needs.
* Comply with company, brand, and owner quality assurance and audit compliance expectations and standards.
*Assist in any other tasks as required by management.
GENERAL DUTIES
* Protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.
* Maintain confidentiality of proprietary materials and information.
* Handle sensitive issues with employees and/or guests with tact, respect, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
* Ensure uniform, name tags, and personal appearance are clean, hygienic, professional and in compliance with
company policies and procedures.
* Know your work schedule and follow it with a high degree of reliability
* Work in a cooperative and friendly manner with fellow employees
* Maintain professional attire and personal hygiene
* Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area
* Perform your job according to standard operating procedures
* Read, understand and follow all policies, procedures and rules as stated in the Employee Handbook and any Policy manual
* Utilize protective equipment, when applicable
* Keeps communication flowing freely among all departments
* Inform management promptly of any work-related problems or guest complaints
* Practice 'aggressive hospitality' and provide guest satisfaction
* Promote the hotel through goodwill, courtesy and a positive attitude
*Perform any reasonable request as assigned or directed by management
* Provide for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules
* Promptly report substandard (unsafe) conditions to supervisor
* Follow property specific procedures for handling emergency situations (e.g., evacuations, medical emergencies,
natural disasters).
* Report work related accidents, or other injuries immediately upon occurrence to manager/supervisor.
* Aid individuals with disabilities, including assisting visually, hearing, or physically impaired I
individuals within guidelines (e.g., escorting them when requested, using words to explain actions, writing directions
on paper, moving objects out of the way, or offering access to Braille or TDD phones)
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
* None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;
reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
* The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
* The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
* The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
* The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Required Experience:
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
* High School Diploma or equivalent is a minimum requirement.Some collegepreferred
* Six months to one-year related experience and/or training
* Or equivalent combination of education and experience
LANGUAGE SKILLS
* Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
* Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
* Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions,percentages.
* Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts
REASONING ABILITY
* Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
BENEFITS
*We offer a comprehensive full-time benefits package consisting of medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, pet discount program, identity theft protection, pre-paid legal support, flexible spending accounts, matched 401K, life, critical accidental or illness, short- & long-term disability, paid time off, wellness programs, wonderful hotel discounts and much more!
* Employees are provided FREE fresh hot and cold lunch options daily in our café!
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)