Hotel Accounting Clerk: Payables, Payroll & Reconciliation

Bardessono; Anchorage, Northern (AK, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa in downtown Anchorage seeks an experienced hotel accounting professional. The role handles accounts payable, deposits, cash handling, petty cash reconciliation, payroll processing under the Controller's guidance, and tax-exempt guest information management.

Applicants should have strong communication skills, a minimum of 2 years in hotel accounting, solid math and computer skills, and the ability to work as part of a team to ensure accurate financial operations for

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in hotel accounting functions.
• Strong business communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to complete complex financial accounting calculations and analysis.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.
• Proficient typing (10-key) and comfortable with a computer keyboard.
• Strong math skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices to ensure accurate and timely payment.
• Ensure deposits from outlets balance and all money is accounted for, including credit card deposits, EFT and checks.
• Count main safe at both the beginning and end of the shift; supply money for department banks and tills; replenish accounting cage vault funds.
• Reconcile petty cash, balance for reimbursement and provide first-line approval for payment.
• Payroll duties to include daily reports, reviewing missed punches, entering tips, gratuities, vacation and other payments; biweekly transmittal under Controller guidance.
• Review and compile daily tax exempt guest information; forward to Controller by close of business on the 7th of each month.

Skills

Strong business communication

Team player

High work ethic

Complex financial calculations

Federal/state/local employment laws

Ten-key calculator typing

Microsoft Suite skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa in downtown Anchorage seeks an experienced hotel accounting professional. The role handles accounts payable, deposits, cash handling, petty cash reconciliation, payroll processing under the Controller's guidance, and tax-exempt guest information management.

Applicants should have strong communication skills, a minimum of 2 years in hotel accounting, solid math and computer skills, and the ability to work as part of a team to ensure accurate financial operations for