Accounting Clerk

Talentify; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking an organized hotel accounting professional in Anchorage to manage accounts payable and daily financial tasks. You will ensure accurate deposits, cash handling, and petty cash reconciliation, while supporting payroll and tax-exempt documentation.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in hotel accounting, strong MS Office skills, and a collaborative attitude to help deliver excellent guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in hotel accounting functions.
• Strong business communication, verbal and written.
• Ability to perform complex financial calculations and analysis.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws.
• Typist speed 50–60 wpm with ten-key proficiency.
• Proficient in MS Office and math skills.
• Team player who contributes to guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices for timely payments.
• Balance deposits from outlets, including card, EFT and checks.
• Count and source cash, supply department banks, and replenish vault funds.
• Reconcile petty cash and approve payments.
• Handle payroll tasks: daily reports, tips, vacation and other payments weekly.
• Sort and forward daily tax-exempt guest information to Controller.

Skills

Accounting

Payroll

Communication

Tax compliance

Microsoft Office

Typing speed

Teamwork

Math skills

Self-motivation

Tools

Ten-key calculator

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

What you will be doing

• Process accounts payable invoices to ensure accurate and timely payment.
• Ensure deposits from outlets balance and all money is accounted for, to include credit card deposits, EFT and checks.
• Count main safe at both the beginning and the end of the shift. Supply money for department banks and tills and replenish accounting cage vault funds.
• Reconcile petty cash, balancing for reimbursement and providing first line approval for payment.
• Payroll duties to include daily reports, reviewing daily missed punches, entering of tips, gratuities, vacation, sick, retro and other payments owed to associates on a weekly basis. Complete biweekly transmittal of payroll under the guidance of the Controller.
• Review and compile daily tax exempt guest information. Send to Controller no later than close of business on the 7th of each month.

Qualifications

What we are looking for

• Strong business communication skills verbal and written
• Minimum 2 years' experience in hotel Accounting functions
• High work ethic and self-initiative
• Ability to complete complex financial accounting calculations and analysis
• Knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws and regulations
• Efficiently operate a ten-key calculator and a computer keyboard with capability of typing 50-60 words per minute
• Possess good math skills and strong computer skills in Microsoft Suite
• Someone who enjoys working as and being part of a team that provides great experiences for our Guests!