Accounting Clerk

One Ocean Resort & Spa; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa in downtown Anchorage is seeking an experienced hotel accounting professional to join our finance team. In this full-time role you will process accounts payable, manage deposits, count cash, and support daily financial operations to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

You will handle payroll tasks, balance petty cash, and assist with compliance and reporting. The ideal candidate has at least two years in hotel accounting, strong math and computer skills, and the

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in hotel accounting functions.
• Strong math skills and ability to perform complex calculations.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.

Responsibilities

• 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 7 th of each month.

Skills

Accounts payable

Payroll processing

Financial analysis

Microsoft Excel

Team collaboration

Tools

Ten-key calculator

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

Job description

401 East 6th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501

Immerse into the awe-inspiring beauty of Alaska by staying at Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa, located in the heart of downtown Anchorage. After a restful night's sleep on our signature beds, wake to spectacular city, Cook Inlet or Chugach Mountain views.

Job 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 7 th of each month.

Location

Anchorage Sheraton-ANC

Requirements

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!

Status

Full-time

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