Accounting Generalist

Accor; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted rates

Learning programs

Planet 21 CSR

Job summary

Accor is seeking an Accounting Generalist in Massachusetts to support the Assistant Director of Finance. The role spans Accounts Receivable, Income Audit, Accounts Payable, and essential office duties, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and regulatory compliance.

The position requires hotel finance experience and excellent Excel skills, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. On-site work with a starting hourly rate of $32–34/hour.

Qualifications

• Hotel finance or front office experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills in a team environment.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills; Opera/Opera Cloud PMS experience preferred.
• Multitasking, meeting deadlines, and working under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Accounts Receivable activities and review group contracts.
• Process deposits, billing, and group invoices; liaise with sales managers.
• Prepare Daily Revenue Reporting and reconcile open accounts.
• Perform Accounts Payable duties including vendor file maintenance.
• Carry out Office Duties and support Month End Auditing.

Skills

Excel

Organization

Teamwork

Multitasking

Communication

Tools

Opera PMS

Opera Cloud PMS

Job description

Company Description

Why work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that works brings purpose to your life so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities. by joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality.

Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Employee Benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide.

Learning programs through our Academies.

Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities like Planet 21.

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo!

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Job Description

The Accounting Generalist is responsible for assisting the Assistant Director of Finance and staff in maintaining accurate and timely financial reporting; ensuring acceptable levels of internal control; ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and Fairmont/Accor Hotels Standard Operating Procedures; and safeguarding owner/investors assets. The role will be split between Accounts Receivable /Income Audit, Accounts Payable, and Office Duties.

What You Will Be Doing

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

• Coordinate with Credit Manager to maintain group accounts by:
• Reading and understanding group contracts.
• Attending Resume meetings with Sales team to review groups.
• Taking/Applying deposits and preforming billing maintenance on group accounts.
• Compiling, reviewing, and sending group invoices to sales managers.
• Taking and applying payments and closing group accounts.
• Provide first contact to the guests of the Accounting Office and answer or direct all general inquiries.
• Handle inquiries in a professional and timely manner, provide accurate invoices, statements, and schedules.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction by attentive listening and then immediately resolving guest issues or elevating to the Assistant Director of Finance.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

• Print and Mail Payment Batches, upload Positive Pay Batch to bank, and upload CSI Payments as necessary.
• Set Up and Maintain vendor files and all necessary additional documentation; W9, W8, COI, etc.
• Call vendors to verify banking information as needed.

INCOME AUDIT

• Prepare Daily Operations Package and ensure accuracy of Daily Revenue Reporting. Complete all standard reconciliation templates according to company policy;
• Verifying adequate support submitted by Night Audit for Daily Operating Packages.
• Complete Daily Rooms Reconciliation / Front Desk & Housekeeping
• Assist in reconciling open account status items.
• Maintain orderly daily audit packs and monthly binders. Accounting Generalist

Office Duties/Other

• Assist in Month End Auditing Functions including surprise cash counts and inventory spot checks as required.
• Check office supply inventory and order supplies as necessary.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Keep management aware of any unusual operation or financial occurrences and/or significant deviations.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Finance and/or Director of Finance.
• Perform occasional audits of standard processes with other departments.

Hourly Starting Rate is $32 - 34 per hour

Qualifications

• Prior Hotel Finance Experience or Front Office Experience preferred
• Excellent organizational skills are required, as well as the ability to thrive in a teamwork environment.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills are required for this role. Experience with the Opera/Opera Cloud PMS is preferred.
• Multitasking, working under pressure, and meeting deadlines are all required skills.
• Sedentary work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible force frequently or constantly to lift, carry push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must work well in a fast paced, high-pressure situation.
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary.
• Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc. from disparate sources and consider, adjust, or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding. and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.

Additional Information

The hourly start rate is USD $32-34