Accounting Clerk AP/AR

Westin Chicago North Shore; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee discounts

Job summary

Westin Chicago North Shore is seeking a hotel accounting specialist responsible for posting and general accounting of revenues, processing vendor invoices, and journal entry preparation.

The role includes managing master accounts, invoices, travel vouchers, chargebacks, and reporting. Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts are common; compensation is $21.00 per hour with benefits in line with company policy.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language used in the workplace.
• Proficient in documenting, reconciling and reporting financial data.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing transactions.
• Ability to operate computer accounting programs and perform basic math and budgeting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Post and maintain revenues and general accounting records.
• Process vendor invoices and prepare journal entries.
• Respond to credit card inquiries and charge backs within standard timeframes.
• Transmit travel agent disbursements and manage commission inquiries.
• Prepare deposit lists and handle weekly credit approvals and batch processing.
• Maintain and reconcile accounts and respond to guest questions professionally.

Skills

Accounting

Communication

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Time management

Tools

MS Excel

Accounting software

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for posting and general accounting of revenues, processing vendor invoices, and journal entry preparation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Monitor master account from check-in through checkout, ensuring correctness of billing. Prepare and post city ledger adjustment as needed. Prepare and mail invoices and individual travel voucher accounts with proper documentation in the same day as they transferred to Accounts Receivable. Whenever possible, schedule daily bill review with on-site group contacts. Prepare group codes and open masters for all unassigned groups on daily event order.
• Research and respond to all credit card inquiries and charge backs within time limits set by credit card companies, processing the necessary adjustments when required.
• Transmit travel agent disbursements on a weekly basis, ensuring the accuracy of the file prior to transmittal. Research and respond to all individual travel agent commission inquiries in a timely manner.
• Transmit credit and food and beverage batches to credit card companies for payment. Ensure proper transmittal of debit batches to credit card companies. Prepare adjustments to reflect receipt of payments from credit card companies upon notification from the bank. Prepare deposit list for cash and check receipts. Process weekly the account management software credit approval report. Enter credit approvals into account management software. Handle credit card charges for all ancillary billings (electrical, delivery, parking, etc.). Clear all “wash-through” accounts in a timely manner.
• Audit, apply, research and refund or take as income all advance deposits on individual reservations.
• Handle all credit balances on individual accounts. Maintain inter-hotel accounts, including billing, posting, and identifying payments. Process and collect certificate billings.
• Respond to guest questions or problems in a timely, professional manner.
• Maintain accurate records, files, reports, contracts, etc.; frequently produce reports and correspondence that are effective, appropriate for the audience, and grammatically and technically accurate; protect confidentiality of all relevant information; effectively handle clients and guests on the phone by practicing proper phone skills; effectively use computer systems and software to analyze information, produce reports and correspondence.
• Record, type and distribute meeting notes.

SUPPORTING FUNCTIONS

• Assist with accounting office issues.
• Provide administrative support.

Pay Range:
$21.00 – $21.00 per hour

Compensation within this range will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, and other job-related factors consistent with applicable law.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including:
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave and/or paid leave
  • Vacation time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discounts (e.g., hotel stays, food & beverage, and partner programs)

Paid Leave

This position is eligible for paid leave benefits in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

The Company provides paid leave benefits that meet or exceed legal requirements. Details regarding accrual, use, and eligibility will be provided upon hire.

Scheduling Expectations

• Evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Shifts based on occupancy levels, events, and seasonal demand

Schedules are communicated in advance in accordance with Company policy.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws

Requirements

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Thorough knowledge of computer processing system and ability to manually perform these operations if necessary.
• Knowledge of computer accounting programs, math skills as well as budgetary analysis capabilities required.
• Must be able to handle a high workload volume with organization and control.
• Ability to solve problems and make rational decisions.
• Must possess a high level of accuracy and neatness.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems.
• Must be able to sit at a desk for up to 8 hours per day. Walking and standing are occasionally required. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. occasionally.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
• Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, 10-key adding machine, electric typewriter, multi-line touch tone phone, filing cabinets, FAX machines, photocopiers, dolly and other office equipment as needed.

AVAILABILITY

This company operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Generally, the position works Monday through Friday with hours varied based on business demand. At times it may be necessary to move you from your accustomed work day, to include Saturdays and Sundays, or time of work if business or task assignments demand. In addition, it should be understood that business needs determines the amount of hours that you work.