Accounting Clerk

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel management company is seeking a dedicated professional to join their Accounting Department. The ideal candidate will bring experience in hotel finance, preferably with Marriott, and will be responsible for various accounting duties including reconciliation and billing processes. This role requires strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills, as well as a commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Exceptional health benefits

401K matching program

Discounts with managed properties

Hotel Room Discounts at Marriott properties

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of related experience in hotel finance.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Marriott brand is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sort and verify Night Audit work and reconcile banquet check extensions.
• Post city ledger payments and perform credit collection documentation.
• Reconcile credit card backup to General Cashier Summary.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Education

Associate's degree (A.A.)

Job description

Description

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!

We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, celebrate you, and cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best-in-class learning and development, or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer,’ we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

We are looking for our next great team member to join our Accounting Department. We are committed to providing you with:

• Highly competitive wages.
• Exceptional health benefits plan for eligible associates & your family members.
• 401K matching program for eligible associates.
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members.
• Hotel Room Discounts at Marriott branded properties worldwide.

Here is what you will be doing each day:

• Sort and verify the accuracy of Night Audit work, primarily receivables, including reconciliation of banquet check extensions, coding of banquets at cost, reviewing and routing sales and promotion checks with backup. Record department administration phone calls and inform the Director of Finance of any potential concerns.
• Post city ledger payments in the property management system, reconcile and bill all city ledger accounts. Perform follow-up billing and credit collection documentation, and inform the Controller of any potential uncollectible accounts.
• Reconcile credit card backup to the General Cashier Summary and inform the Controller of discrepancies. Bill out credit cards. Maintain accurate and legible logs for all credit cards.
• Set up new accounts following established credit policies.
• Assist in reconciling open account status items.
• Input the General Cashier Summary and maintain the binder.
• File and distribute credit card cancellations, bulletins, and credit warnings. Process and follow-up on all returned checks accepted as cash payments. Record General Ledger and City Ledger reconciliations.

Does this sound like you?

• Hotel Finance experience; Marriott brand experience is a plus.
• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or 2 to 3 years of related experience and/or training in hotel Finance. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Take pride in your organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to compile facts and figures accurately.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility with scheduling.

Our differences are what make us great:

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our beliefs and behaviors, we aim to create meaningful change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.

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