Accounting Assistant - Raleigh, North Carolina (Corporate Office)

Concord Hospitality Enterprises; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401K

Tuition assistance

Discounted room rates

Job summary

Concord Hospitality Enterprises seeks an Accounting Assistant to support the Property Controller in daily, monthly, and annual hotel accounting for a designated group of Concord-managed properties.

The role covers accounts payable processing, bank reconciliations, tax returns, daily revenue postings, and financial reporting, with emphasis on accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with the organization’s SOPs. Collaboration with the accounting team and adherence to safety policies are expected.

Qualifications

• Operate a calculator and computer.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments.
• Ability to be a clear thinker in pressure situations and exercise good judgments.
• Ability to focus attention on details, speed and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and pertinent hotel information.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable: verify invoices, code GL entries, and ensure proper approvals.
• Bank Reconciliation: maintain reconciliations and report variances.
• Sales & Use Tax Returns: prepare monthly/quarterly tax returns.
• Daily Revenue Reports: review, correct, and post daily revenue journals.
• Group Insurance Billings: calculate and process monthly premiums.
• Financial Reporting: assist with period end reports and closings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Under pressure

Confidentiality

Computing skills

Job description

Description

As an Accounting Assistant you will assist the Property Controller in the daily, monthly, and annual accounting processes for an assigned group of hotels. The position reports directly to the Property Controller.

Accounts Payable Management:

• Verify accuracy of invoices entered in the system as to amount, general ledger coding, date, vendor name and address, terms, and proper approval. Make all necessary changes to postings in accounts payable as directed by the Property Controller.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and payment requests promptly.
• Maintain complete and accurate paid invoice files by vendor.
• Oversee the accounts payable processing in the field.
• Process manual payments as directed by Property Controller, VP/Controller or CFO.

Bank Reconciliation:

• Maintain assigned bank reconciliations on a current basis.
• Report any significant variances immediately to Property Controller.

Sales & Use Tax Returns:

• Prepare monthly and/or quarterly sales tax, use tax, and local occupancy tax returns as directed by Property Controller.

Daily Revenue Reports:

• Review, correct, and post daily revenue journals on a daily basis.

Group Insurance Billings:

• Calculate and process monthly group insurance billings for Concord and third party administrator.

Financial Reporting:

• Assist Property Controller with period end financial reports and closings as directed.

  Responsible for generating end of period reports on a timely basis.

Miscellaneous:

• Conducts self to reflect the high standards of professionalism within the Concord Hospitality organization.

• Learns, understands, and refers to the Standard Operating Procedures.

• Follows safety and security procedures and rules.

• Each associate will be required to follow the rules as found in the Concord Hospitality Associate Handbook.

Skills Required:

• Operate a calculator and computer.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments.
• Ability to be a clear thinker in pressure situations and exercise good judgments.
• Ability to focus attention on details, speed and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and pertinent hotel information.

Company Benefits:

We offer competitive wages. Full-time associates are eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefit package, which includes medical/dental/vision plans, life insurance, ST/LT disability options, 401K options, tuition assistance, discounted room rates at Concord managed hotels, plus training & development and career advancement opportunities.

Why Concord?

Concord Hospitality invests in its associates by providing training and development at all levels, from interns to executive leaders. Our “Associate First” culture supports and inspires personal development both within the workplace and beyond. Our associates are what our company is built on, and we are proud to recognize them for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. We value work life balance, diversity, and our commitment to provide the best customer service and quality accommodations in every market we exist. Concord is built on 5 cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability and FUN! Our associates say it best with our national company cheer heard throughout North America ---

“We Are Concord! ”We support diversity and inclusion through our mission to be a “Great Place to Work for All.