Accounting Generalist

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Port Everglades (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a detail‑oriented Accountant to support general accounting duties within the Finance Department. You will assist with invoicing, accounts receivable, vendor inquiries, and monthly journal entries, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.

Experience in hotel accounting and MS Office proficiency are preferred. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment while upholding

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months accounting administrative experience, including hotel front office experience within the past three years.
• Accounts Receivable experience preferred, including invoicing, billing, and payment reconciliation.
• College degree preferred.
• Previous experience in a high customer contact environment, including handling inquiries and resolving concerns.
• Ability to clearly and professionally communicate both verbally and in writing in English with guests, management, and co‑workers, both in person and by telephone.

Responsibilities

• Main responsibility will be general accounting duties and functions in areas of need within the Finance Department.
• Assist in handling customer and vendor inquiries in a timely efficient manner, including but not limited to researching and resolving customer issues as well as vendor requests.
• Assist with the processing of all invoices and checks for payment.
• Assist with reconciling vendor statements and solving discrepancies.
• Assist with accounts receivable functions and duties.
• Assist in maintaining complete and accurate files in order to handle vendor and group billing inquires.
• Assist with Generating Daily Labor and Revenue Reports as needed.
• Assist departments with general ledger research and re‑class entries.
• Assist with GL Functions (Entry Creation, Viewing Entries, Copy and Print, Run Queries).
• Reconcile Balance Sheet accounts as assigned.
• Display and effectively communicate Omni Culture.
• Understand and ensure compliance with all Omni Finance SOPs.
• Prepare monthly journal entries as assigned.
• Assist with Audit requests.
• Assist with special projects.
• Prepare and distribute the various reports when needed.
• Maintain open communication with all departments.
• Perform other tasks requested by Accounting Manager, Assistant Directors of Finance and Director of Finance.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Invoicing

Billing

Communication

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Opera

Oracle

Birchstreet

Kronos

Microsoft Office

Job description

Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel

The Omni Ft. Lauderdale Hotel is a 29‑story hotel, located at 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, and connected directly to the Broward County Convention. The property offers 801 guest rooms and suites, multiple restaurants, a vibrant rooftop bar, a sprawling pool, spa, and fitness center. The hotel has over 120,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, including a grand ballroom, junior ballroom, 25 breakout rooms and pre‑function meeting space with waterfront views.

JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for general accountant responsibilities performing miscellaneous accounting activities while ensuring all policies and procedures are being followed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Main responsibility will be general accounting duties and functions in areas of need within the Finance Department.
• Assist in handling customer and vendor inquiries in a timely efficient manner, including but not limited to researching and resolving customer issues as well as vendor requests.
• Assist with the processing of all invoices and checks for payment.
• Assist with reconciling vendor statements and solving discrepancies.
• Assist with accounts receivable functions and duties.
• Assist in maintaining complete and accurate files in order to handle vendor and group billing inquires.
• Assist with Generating Daily Labor and Revenue Reports as needed.
• Assist departments with general ledger research and re‑class entries.
• Assist with GL Functions (Entry Creation, Viewing Entries, Copy and Print, Run Queries).
• Reconcile Balance Sheet accounts as assigned.
• Display and effectively communicate Omni Culture.
• Understand and ensure compliance with all Omni Finance SOPs.
• Prepare monthly journal entries as assigned.
• Assist with Audit requests.
• Assist with special projects.
• Prepare and distribute the various reports when needed.
• Maintain open communication with all departments.
• Perform other tasks requested by Accounting Manager, Assistant Directors of Finance and Director of Finance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 6 months accounting administrative experience, including hotel front office experience within the past three years. Hotel accounting experience is strongly preferred.
• Accounts Receivable experience preferred, including invoicing, billing, and payment reconciliation.
• College degree preferred.
• Previous experience in a high customer contact environment, including handling inquiries and resolving concerns.
• Ability to clearly and professionally communicate both verbally and in writing in English with guests, management, and co‑workers, both in person and by telephone.
• Ability to input information accurately and efficiently into computer systems.
• Ability to work cohesively with co‑workers both within and outside of the department.
• Ability to perform accurate mathematical calculations.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to think clearly, act quickly, and make sound decisions.
• Proficient in computer applications, particularly Microsoft Office, with the ability to operate standard office equipment (printer, copier, telephone).
• Maintain a professional appearance and provide a positive experience for all guests.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to handle stressful situations while maintaining a calm and welcoming demeanor.
• Flexibility to meet scheduling demands, including Monday‑Friday office hours and weekends as needed.

ENVIRONMENT & POSITION ANALYSIS

• Move, bend, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Requires the ability to sit for an extended period or for an entire work shift.
• Requires repetitive motion, including utilizing telephone/computer for an extended period or for an entire shift.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

• Desktop computer (Opera, Microsoft Office, Oracle, Kronos and Birchstreet), printer, telephone, copier, fax machine and scanner.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link:
EEOC is the Law Poster.

Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.