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Accounting Specialist - IC New York Barclay

InterContinental Hotels Group

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Join a leading global luxury hotel brand as an Accounting Specialist at the New York Barclay. This entry-level position performs daily accounting duties, supports the accounting team, and ensures accurate revenue reporting. Ideal candidates will have a solid foundation in hotel accounting, a professional demeanor, and a commitment to teamwork.

Benefits

Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k) plan
Hotel discounts worldwide

Qualifications

  • Prior experience in Hotel Accounting or Front Office preferred.
  • Solid knowledge of Opera and Excel is required.
  • Ability to lift items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Record and reconcile revenue daily with understanding of charges.
  • Assist with monthly cash counts.
  • Handle credit card refunds and chargebacks in a timely manner.

Skills

Professionalism
Communication
Attention to detail

Tools

Opera
Excel
Word

Job description

Accounting Specialist - IC New York Barclay

Hotel: New York Barclay (NYCHA), 111 East 48th St, 10017

Perform a variety of daily accounting duties to ensure correct reporting of revenues and costs. Duties performed are at entry-level with supervision from higher-level accountants.

At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts we want our guests to feel special, cosmopolitan and In-the-Know which means we need you to:

  • Be professional by being approachable, having confidence and showing respect to colleagues and customers.
  • Stay in the moment by understanding and anticipating guests’ needs, being attentive and taking ownership of getting things done.
  • Make it memorable by being knowledgeable and creating moments that make people feel special and respected.

Duties and Responsibilities

PEOPLE

  • Promote teamwork and work closely and efficiently with accounting team.
  • Provide quality service to all operational departments, through effective communications and prompt response.
  • Maintain a respectful and professional presence in the working environment.

BUSINESS

  • Record and reconcile revenue daily with a full understanding of charges and revenue, such as guest laundry, coat check, limo and so on.
  • Review credit card refunds daily and ensure all transactions in compliance with internal and external audit standards.
  • Handle credit card chargebacks in a timely manner.
  • Sort and review house checks daily and validate complimentary F&B checks according to hotel policy.
  • Assist group billings and handle client communication in a professional manner.
  • Assist with monthly cash counts.
  • Be able to shift priorities and handle ad hoc assignments.
  • Verify and process group refund requests with proper backup.
  • Understand and diligently follow Accounting and operational deadlines.
  • May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

  • Prior expense in Hotel Accounting, Front Office, or Reservations preferred.
  • Require solid knowledge of Opera, Excel, Word, and other business software.
  • This job requires ability to perform the following
  • Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 25 pounds, handling objects, supplies, boxes of merchandise, etc.
  • Standing up and moving about both front and back of the house, including bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching and so on.
  • Keeping verbal and written communicating with colleagues and clients

What we offer

$29.00 to $32.00 is the hourly pay range for this role based on experience.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees. Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself.

Note: No amount of pay is wages or compensation until such an amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that is allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans

Who we are

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

  • The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
  • No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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