Accounting Generalist

Loews Hotels & Co; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Hotel discounts

Job summary

Loews New Orleans Hotel in the Warehouse District is seeking an Accounting Generalist to support daily financial operations and provide accurate data for decision making.

The role involves banking, payroll-related activities, invoicing, reporting, and collaboration with front desk, Food & Beverage, and other departments to ensure timely and accurate financial processes. Associates degree in accounting preferred; hospitality experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher in accounting or related field preferred.
• Hospitality accounting experience is a plus; income/night audit management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform ad hoc accounting activities to support operations and the Finance Director.
• Bank, cash handling, daily deposits, and petty cash management.
• Organize and distribute paychecks as directed.
• Attend pre-convention and client billing review meetings.
• Assist with inventory counts and receiving documentation.
• Maintain files and distribute information to shared services.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Technical proficiency

Veterans encouraged

Education

Associates Degree or higher in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Loews New Orleans Hotel offers careers in the city's Warehouse District, where culture, comfort and hospitality come together. Team members help create upscale guest experiences in a prime location near the energy, charm and character of the Big Easy.

Who We Are

Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. Together, our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations.

Growth and belonging start here

you’ll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every role - from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT - offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.

Creating a Team Member experience where you belong no matter what age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you is a daily focus for us.

What We Offer

• Competitive health & wellness benefits, 401(k) & company match
• Paid Sick Days, Vacation, and Holidays, Paid Bereavement, Paid Pet Bereavement
• Training & Development opportunities, career growth
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Team Member Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks and more

What We're Looking For

Seeking a detail-oriented, numbers savvy professional with a passion for accuracy and problem-solving. The Accounting Generalist is the heart of the financial operations, analyzing data, contributing to key financial decisions, working closely with cross functional teams to ensure smooth and efficient financial processes. If you're looking for a role where you can grow, learn, and contribute to an innovative company, we want to hear from you!

Who You Are

To be a successful Accounting Generalist, here are five key characteristics that are essential:

• Attention to Detail- Meticulously check figures, transactions, and reports to ensure precision
• Analytical Skills- Ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and resolve discrepancies
• Organizational Skills- Handle various accounting tasks, manage multiple deadlines and efficiently maintain records
• Communication Skills- Interact with other departments and stakeholders. Help explain financial matters and collaborate on budgeting or auditing issues
• Technical Proficiency-Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Excel), data entry, and reporting. Knowledge of financial regulations and principles
• Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply

What You Will Do

• Perform ad hoc accounting activities in support of operations and Financial Director
• Banking and auditing the cash boxes (front desk, bar, restaurants, etc.), daily deposit to bank, and petty cash
• Organize and distribute paychecks as directed
• Attend pre-convention meetings and client billing review meetings
• Perform storeroom/receiving activities as appropriate according to accepted procedures, verifies receipt of materials and supplies as specified on purchase order documents; places materials received into appropriate storage
• Ensure all hotel licenses/permits are renewed on a timely basis; tracks expiration dates and notifies management of deadlines
• Transmits copies of checks and daily check log to shared services for proper posting
• Bring cash and checks to local bank for daily deposit
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of reports generated by the department
• Establishes and maintains files and distribute information, mail to shared services
• Obtain data and information necessary to assist in responding to inquiries
• Answer incoming phone calls, directs calls to appropriate department as necessary
• Assist in the completion of special projects as assigned by the Finance Director
• Assists in the completion of computerized receiving reports and transmission of receiving documentation to appropriate parties (defined in procedures)
• Assists in the performance of monthly quarterly and annual inventories as appropriate
• Regular attendance in conformance with standards
• May be required to work varying schedules to reflect business needs
• Required to attend all mandatory training sessions and meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Your Qualifications Include

• Associates Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality or other business-related field of study preferred
• Experience in Hospitality Accounting and or income/night audit management a plus

Who You'll Supervise

• Accounting Generalist is an individual contributor role