Accounting Clerk

Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Tacoma International Airport; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality establishment located in Tukwila is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support the finance team with essential accounting duties. Responsibilities include accounts payable processing, daily revenue reconciliation, and maintaining accounting records. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and an ability to work independently while adhering to confidentiality. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and experience with accounting software. Flexible hours required.

Qualifications

• Able to work flexible hours and extended shifts to meet deadlines.
• Ability to carry out tasks independently and accurately.
• Maintain strict adherence to confidentiality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounts payable processing and daily revenue reconciliations.
• Maintain accounting records and compile reports.
• Review all revenues and post in the general ledger.

Skills

Understanding of mathematical and accounting concepts

Strong interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Accounting software

Property Management System (PMS) software

Job description

Accounting Clerk

Job Description

The accounting clerk will perform accounting-related duties and work closely with the director of finance, controller or assistant controller, as well as the department heads to achieve organizational goals.

Duties (Essential Functions)

• Accounts payable processing, daily revenue and cash reconciliations and other related finance projects.
• Daily review of all revenues (hotel, food and beverage, etc.) and post in the general ledger.
• Weekly accounts payable invoice, payment processing and review.
• Maintain accounting records and compile reports.
• Maintain summary of maintenance contracts and leases.

Additional Job Duties: Special projects as assigned by management or ownership.

Job Requirements

Required

• Able to work flexible hours and extended shifts as required and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with mathematical and accounting concepts.
• Strong interpersonal, problem solving and planning skills.
• Able to carry out tasks independently and accurately.
• Ability to manage time and energies in an efficient, effective and organized manner.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, familiar with internet page browsing and conducting a complete internet research.
• Ability to maintain strict adherence to confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to operate phones, calculator, computer equipment, fax machines, copiers and printers.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from accredited four-year college or university.
• Accounts payable experience, basic understanding of a chart of accounts, and revenue recognition.
• Experience with accounting software and PMS software.
• Daily review of all revenues (hotel, food and beverage, etc.) and post in the general ledger.