Accounting Specialist II

Hudson by Avolta; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Meal and transportation benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee assistance program

Training & career growth

Referral bonus

Job summary

The Accounting Specialist II at Hudson by Avolta is responsible for a variety of complex clerical accounting functions across general accounting, accounts payable/receivable and payroll. This role handles bank reconciliations, maintains department records, and communicates with banks and vendors to resolve discrepancies for management review.

Non-exempt position reporting to the Operations Controller or Staff Accountant, with competitive benefits and growth opportunities at the Miami Airport

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate’s degree; Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years payroll and/or clerical accounting experience.
• Ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing manner.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents.

Responsibilities

• Maintains logs and ledgers to facilitate period close.
• Prepares financial reports, records, and bills for the Corporate office.
• Facilitates accounts receivable functions such as processing cash and vouchers and auditing daily vouchers.
• Facilitates accounts payable functions including processing invoices and researching discrepancies.
• Facilitates payroll functions such as processing bi-weekly payroll and payroll registers.
• Conducts department cash audits and related cashier audits.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

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With a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We Offer

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
• Holiday pay
• Meal and Transportation Benefits
• *401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee assistance program
• Training and exciting career growth opportunities
• Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus

*Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details.

Airport Location:Miami Airport F&B
Advertised Compensation:$25.52to $28.35

Summary:

The Accounting Specialist II is responsible for facilitating and performing a variety of complex clerical accounting functions in one or more of the following areas: general accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable or payroll. These functions include preparing bank reconciliations on a periodic basis, maintaining all administrative activities of the accounting department, interacting with banks and vendors to resolve reconciliation problems, and performing all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by Management. This is a non-exempt position and typically reports to the Operations Controller or the Staff Accountant.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains logs and ledgers to facilitate period close
• Assists the management team in preparing financial reports, records, and bills for the Corporate office
• Facilitates accounts receivable functions such as preparing daily cash and sales envelopes, creating and distributing over/short notices, and auditing daily vouchers and voids
• Facilitates accounts payable functions such as checking and processing invoices, and researching discrepancies and unpaid invoices
• Facilitates payroll functions such as processing bi-weekly payroll, reviewing payroll registers, and processing draft check requests
• Acts as the local expert in all areas of cash handling; conducts department cash audits and tracks cashier audits and blind drop audits
• Evaluates reports and audits
• Utilizes exception based reporting tools to identify control deficiencies and enacts procedures to minimize losses

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:

• Requires an Associate’s degree; Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Requires a minimum of 3 years payroll and/or clerical accounting experience
• Demonstrates the ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing manner
• Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers
• Requires basic keyboarding or other repetitive motions

Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

Avolta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates (“the Company”), is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti-discrimination laws andregulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).