Accounting Clerk

The Elyton; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401k with employer MATCH

Paid PTO

Uniforms Provided

Job summary

The Elyton in Birmingham, AL is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support the hotel’s financial operations. This role handles a variety of accounting and clerical tasks, maintains accurate records, processes transactions, and ensures compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

You will coordinate on-site accounting with the Corporate team, oversee month-end close activities, prepare journal entries, and assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in accounting or finance preferred; hotel industry background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate on-site accounting functions with the Corporate accounting team.
• Oversee property-level month-end close processes and reconcile ledgers and reports.
• Process accounts payable invoices with correct coding and submit to Corporate Office weekly.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for financial results.
• Provide direction to hotel teams on internal controls, expense controls, and audit readiness.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

BA or BS in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

General ledger software

PMS systems

POS systems

Job description

Ascent Hospitality has an extensive portfolio of hotels and a strong pipeline of new properties and acquisitions, but we’re not about numbers…we’re about people and that remains our foundation. Our culture expresses a memorable experience for all of our Team Members and guests alike. So we’re constantly looking for individuals who work well together for a unified purpose. For our leadership, we’re looking for accomplished individuals with a passion to serve others, strong communicators who clearly understand the needs of others and trendsetters who excel at challenges and change. If this is what you’re all about, consider joining our Team.

Ascent Hospitality is looking for a uniquely qualified hospitality leader to join our team as Accounting Clerk!

The Accounting Clerk is responsible for supporting the hotel’s financial operations by performing a variety of accounting and clerical tasks. This position assists in maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

BENEFITS:

• Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options!
• 401k with employer MATCH!
• Paid PTO!
• Uniforms Provided for most positions!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinate all on site accounting functions with the Corporate accounting team
• Oversee property level month-end closing processes including balancing, timely upload of all month end reports, and reconciliation and accuracy of all ledgers and reports submitted
• Participate in monthly review of financial statements and review of all general ledger account classifications with Corporate Office, General Manager and other property level managers
• Perform monthly journal entries, account reconciliations and research on financial questions as directed by Corporate Office
• Assist with analysis of budget-to-actual fluctuations to explain variances and ensure accuracy of financial results
• Assist in monthly forecasting and annual budget process
• Oversee month end inventory calculation and ensure accuracy of physical counts, pricing and related worksheets
• Oversee all hotel cash handling operations and procedures
• Ensure cash and credit card deposits are processed and reconciled on a daily basis
• Provide direction to night audit team to ensure compliance with Company and Brand night audit checklist
• Audit all Rooms, F&B and ancillary revenue reports to verify accuracy of revenue reported
• Oversee daily & monthly reconciliation of sales & occupancy tax
• Process Accounts Payable invoices, verifying accuracy of coding, and submit to Corporate Office weekly
• Assist General Manager in controlling expenses and maintaining department checkbooks
• Perform Accounts Receivable functions including proper credit approval, accurate and timely billing, weekly review of aging and collection follow-up
• Ensure property meets internal and external audit standards as outlined in the Internal Audit guidelines and other Corporate Office communications
• Providing direction and training to hotel operational team in areas related to financial reports, internal controls, standard operating procedures, expense controls, payroll and Employee Manuals
• Complies with compliance and ethics Code of Conduct.
• Maintains compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Perform other analysis of financial data and trends or projects as required by General Manager or Corporate Office
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet business objectives

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong knowledge of internal controls and financial reporting required
• Ability to communicate statistical and financial data at the executive and entry level
• Ability to thoroughly understand and analyze financial statements and cash flows
• Meet all deadlines as required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to produce results with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, problem solving, analytical, and general ledger reconciliation skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and computerized general ledger systems
• Knowledge of PMS and POS systems strongly preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time, use arms, vision, hands and legs repetitively; handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance, talk and hear.
• May be required to regularly lift and/or move objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds and infrequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be capable of effectively using close vision, distance vision, and color vision.
• Able to operate in mentally and physically stressful situations

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

• BA or BS degree in accounting or finance is preferred
• Four years' experience in the hotel industry preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are expected.
• Must be highly organized
• Positive attitude and ability to work with and lead others