Hotel Accounting Clerk: Precision in Finance & Ops

The Elyton; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401k with employer MATCH

Paid PTO

Uniforms Provided for most positions

Job summary

Ascent Hospitality is seeking an Accounting Clerk in Birmingham, AL to support hotel financial operations, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with company policies. This role requires coordinating with the corporate accounting team and performing essential clerical tasks.

Responsibilities include month-end close, journal entries, accounts payable, budgeting assistance, and cash handling. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in accounting or finance preferred.
• Four years of hotel industry accounting experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail expected.
• Ability to communicate financial data clearly to executives and staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all on-site accounting functions with the Corporate accounting team.
• Oversee property-level month-end close, balancing, and reconciliation of ledgers and reports.
• Process accounts payable invoices and review coding with Corporate Office.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Oversee cash handling and daily deposits; ensure audit readiness.

Skills

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Communication

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Education

BA/BS in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

General ledger systems

PMS & POS systems

Job description

Ascent Hospitality is seeking an Accounting Clerk in Birmingham, AL to support hotel financial operations, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with company policies. This role requires coordinating with the corporate accounting team and performing essential clerical tasks.

Responsibilities include month-end close, journal entries, accounts payable, budgeting assistance, and cash handling. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential in a fast-paced hotel environment.