Accounting Clerk

Kessler Collection

Richmond Hill (GA)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 56,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer-m

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Educational opportunities / Tuition Re

Job summary

Kessler Hotels in Richmond Hill, GA, seeks an Accounting Clerk to manage payroll, cash handling, and accounts receivable processing. The role supports timely financial operations for a 200-room dual-branded property opening late 2026, emphasizing accuracy and internal controls.

Responsibilities include processing payroll via the time & attendance system, ensuring input accuracy, preparing routine financial reports, handling deposits, and assisting in credit and invoicing processes to support

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent and related experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
College courses in an associate field preferred.
Must be proficient in Windows, company-approved spreadsheets and word processing.

Responsibilities

Utilize and maintain the time and attendance system and process payrolls monthly.
Review payroll input for accuracy and appropriateness.
Monitor, prepare, and communicate financial reports by due dates.
Retrieve and process all deposits following hotel standards.
Maintain cash/change supply and provide cash as needed.
Prepare Cash Over/Short reports daily, monthly, yearly.
Audit cashier contracts and process petty cash reimbursements.
Assist sales in establishing customer credit and processing credit-related activities.
Provide customers with accurate invoices, statements, and schedules.

Skills

Payroll processing

Windows

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Communication

Multitasking

Attendance

Customer service

Education

High School diploma

Associate courses

Tools

Time and attendance system

Job description

Kessler Hotels

Kessler Hospitality’s portfolio of artistically inspired boutique hotels features unique design, luxurious accommodations, enriching ambiance, and intuitive service. With properties throughout Colorado, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina, each hotel’s exquisite art, music, and cultural influences are intentionally approachable. Designed to inspire and create unforgettable experiences, Kessler guests are immersed in refined Bohemian luxury, whether at a cutting-edge downtown icon, a premier luxury lodge, Savannah’s entertainment destination, or an elite ski lodge. As the founding member of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, Kessler Hospitality has long championed bold, original hotels, each carefully created with distinctive style and the Individualist traveler in mind.

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Kessler Hotels

Location

Located in Richmond Hill, Georgia, this 200-room dual-branded hotel will feature a Courtyard by Marriott and Residence Inn by Marriott inspired by the legacy of Henry Ford, who once owned more than 85,000 acres in Bryan Country and helped shape the Richmond Hill community. The hotel will celebrate the nostalgia of American automobile travel through curated art, artifacts, and vintage vehicles displayed throughout the property, highlighted by a signature 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback located at the entrance. Set to open in late 2026, the hotel is designed to bring Kessler’s signature blend of elevated design, artistic inspiration, and best-in-class Southern hospitality to one of Georgia’s fastest-growing communities.

Overview

The Accounting Clerk is responsible for ensuring the key functions of payroll processing, cash handling, and accounts receivable processing and collections, are completed in a timely and accurate manner.

Responsibilities

Utilize and maintain the time and attendance system and process daily, weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll and related information to include payroll hours, verifying payroll information, recording miscellaneous earnings/deductions, etc.
Review and ensure accuracy and appropriateness of all payroll input and output.
Monitor, prepare, and communicate financial reports in accordance with Highgate Hotels’s required due dates.
Retrieve and process all deposits in accordance with hotel standards.
Maintain an adequate supply of cash/change and provide cash/change to all departments as needed
Prepare Cash Over/Short reports on a daily, monthly, and yearly basis.
Issue and redeem cashier banks as needed by the departments with the approval of the Accounting Manager.
Audit cashier banks as required by hotel standards. Maintain all documentation.
Process “due backs” on a timely basis.
Maintain all cashier contracts.
Process petty cash receipts and reimbursements on a regular basis and inform management of any deviation to policy.
Assist the sales effort in establishing customer credit in accordance with Highgate Hotels’s policies.
Assist in the credit process of application processing, reference checks, credit limitation, direct billing list, deposit requirements, and all other credit-related activities.
Provide customers with accurate and timely invoices, statements, and schedules.
Respond to customer inquiries in a timely fashion and communicate all issues and/or disputes to the appropriate supervisor(s).
Maintain an efficient collection process to include an organized filing and tracing system, issuing letters, monitoring returned checks and charge backs, performing collection calls and preparing bad debt write-offs.
Monitor guest ledger, advance deposit ledger and any other related ledgers to ensure proper internal control.
Keep management aware of any unusual operation or financial occurrences and/or significant deviations from policies and procedures.
Ensure overall guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent and/or related experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
College courses in an associate field preferred.
Must be proficient in Windows, Company approved spreadsheets and word processing
Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
Sedentary work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotels Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
Comply with Highgate Hotels Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
Perform other duties as requested by management.

Benefits

We are pleased to offer to our full-time associates a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future.

Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Educational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement
Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

For Employees Based In Washington

8 paid holidays per year
Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
Paid Sick & Safe Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with up to 72 hours of unused time carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

For Employees Based In Colorado

8 paid holidays per year; employees working in the City of Denver receive 64 hours of designated holiday time per calendar year
Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
6 days or 48 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

For Employees Based In California

8 paid holidays per year
Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service, capped at 1.5x annual accrual rate; non-supervisory employees working in the City of Los Angeles accrue up to 22 days of Compensated Time Off, based on length of service capped at 192 hours of combined PST and CTO.
Paid Sick Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, unused time is carried over from one anniversary year to the next up to a maximum of 80 hours; employees working in the City of Los Angeles are provided 40 hours of Paid Sick Time annually on their anniversary, unused time is not carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

Please note that certain benefits described above for associates in Washington, Colorado, and California may vary for associates covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (“CBA”). For such associates, eligibility for and the terms and conditions of benefits are governed by the applicable CBA and any applicable plan documents, and may differ from the benefits described above. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency, the terms of the applicable CBA and governing plan documents will control, as applicable.