Accounting Coordinator

Quest Oracle Community; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation is seeking an Accounting Coordinator to support the Finance Department at a fast-paced, full-service hotel. This role oversees receiving operations, accounts payable processing, month-end inventories, and group or event billing to ensure accurate financial transactions and strong cost controls.

You will work closely with Sales, Banquets, Culinary and Operations teams to coordinate high-volume banquet and catering activities while maintaining strict deadlines and data

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Hospitality Management preferred
• 3-5 years of accounting experience in a full-service hotel or convention property strongly preferred
• Experience with AP, receiving/inventory control, and group or event billing

Responsibilities

• Oversee receiving operations and inventory control in a high-volume setting
• Process accounts payable and assist month-end close activities
• Manage group or event billing and coordinate with vendors as needed
• Collaborate with Sales, Banquets, Culinary and Operations teams to ensure accurate billing

Skills

Accounts Payable

Inventory Control

Event Billing

Excel

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Hospitality Management

Tools

Opera PMS / OnQ / similar PMS

BirchStreet or procure-to-pay

Sage / Oracle / PeopleSoft

Job description

Summary

The Accounting Coordinator supports the Finance Department in a fast-paced, full-service convention hotel by overseeing receiving operations, accounts payable processing, month end inventories, tracking of all F&B credits, working with vendors, and group billing functions. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions, supports large-scale group and event billing, and contributes to cost control and operational efficiency across all departments.

This position plays a critical role in supporting high-volume banquet, catering, and transient business, ensuring seamless coordination between Finance, Sales, Banquets, Culinary, and Operations teams.

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Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Hospitality Management preferred
• 3-5 years of accounting experience in a full-service hotel or convention property strongly preferred
• Proven experience in:
  • Accounts Payable
  • Receiving/Inventory Control
  • Group or Event Billing

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of accounting principles (AP/AR, accruals, reconciliations)
• Experience with hospitality systems such as:
  • Opera PMS / OnQ / similar PMS
  • BirchStreet or procure-to-pay systems
  • Accounting platforms (Sage, Oracle, PeopleSoft, etc.)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, basic analysis)
• Familiarity with banquet/catering systems and billing flows preferred

Core Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail in high-volume transactional environments
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to meet strict deadlines (month-end close, large event billing cycles)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication skills with both financial and non-financial teams
• Customer-service mindset for both internal teams and external clients