Part Time- Accounting Specialist

InterContinental Hotels Group; Naperville (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality industry is seeking an entry-level Accounting Clerk to perform various routine accounting duties while receiving guidance from higher-level accountants. Responsibilities include summarizing financial data, reconciling accounts, assisting with billing issues, and ensuring accuracy in reporting. The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma and strong customer service skills, as well as the ability to perform basic accounting tasks. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401k

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in accounting clerical, front office, or similar.
• Ability to speak fluent English.
• Strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Summarize and post data to journals and ledgers.
• Prepare statements and collection letters for overdue accounts.
• Reconcile bank accounts and handle discrepancies.

Skills

Customer Service

Mathematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Perform a variety of routine accounting duties to ensure correct reporting of revenues and costs, the timely payment of invoices, and/or timely receipt of monies owed to the hotel. Duties performed are at entry-level in a training capacity, with supervision from higher-level accountants.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Summarize and post data to journals, ledgers and other accounting records; total and balance accounts; reconcile bank accounts; check and verify records.

· Obtain approvals from department heads on invoices to be paid; make proper accounting entries in ledger; reconcile discrepancies with vendors; prepare transmittal of invoices for payment by CMH Accounting.

· Prepare and monitor monthly aging of accounts; prepare statements and collection letters for delinquent accounts; make phone calls to collect accounts excessively overdue.

· Approve and process direct billing requests; prepare all bills and mail invoice statements as outlined per Internal Audit Standard. Research and investigate all credit card disputes; make proper adjustments/charge backs as needed; balance and prepare all credit card transmittals. Ensure credit card reconciliation’s are prepared, balanced and discrepancies are resolved.

· Maintain files of all accounting-related and/or audit documentation; may assist with clerical duties such as typing or phone coverage.

· Prepare or assist in the preparation of daily bank deposits; maintain the hotel's funds to ensure that funds are of adequate amount, kept safely and properly accounted for; provide all daily change requirements; issue banks to cashiers and conduct periodic audits of banks as needed. Report over/short discrepancies as per Internal Audit Standards.

· Responsible for maintenance of normal and routine controls to ensure reasonable protection of company assets.

· Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include department heads throughout the hotel, for the purpose of providing or obtaining information regarding accounts.

· May assist in various storeroom areas to include receiving, storing and dispersing hotel goods to ensure that each department's supply needs are met in a timely and efficient manner. Reconcile banquet bar requisitions.

· May perform additional accounting-related duties such as transferring a balanced edt each day, ensuring compliance with Internal Control Questionnaires, ensuring timely and proper payment of employees and reconciling time records to payroll, etc. May maintain purchase order system integrity or monitor/track other financial control procedures or systems.

· May assist with other duties as needed or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or equivalent and 1 year experience in an accounting clerical, front office, or reservations position or similar; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Ability to speak fluent English required.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

· Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 25 pounds

· Standing up and moving about the front office or other designated areas

· Communicating with other people

· Handling objects, supplies, boxes of merchandise, etc.

· Bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching

Other:

· Reading abilities are utilized often when reading invoices and work materials.

· Mathematical skills are used frequently to perform calculations, reconcile account balances, etc.

· Frequent contact with guests and outside vendors is necessary to resolve billing issues or answer questions. Strong customer service skills are required.

· May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays

The hourly pay range for this role is $17 to $23.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employee

Who we are

Hotel Indigo is an upper-upscale lifestyle brand that captures the true spirit of the neighbourhood. With over 150 properties worldwide, we look for individuals that can inspire our guests to make unique discoveries through meaningful connections to the diverse people, places, and cultures of the local area.

Bring your story, to inspire new ones.

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.
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