Property Accountant

Kolter Hospitality, LLC.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kolter Hospitality, LLC. is seeking a Property Accountant for our Fort Lauderdale hotel team. The role focuses on accurate processing of accounting reports and payroll, with responsibilities spanning A/R, journal entries, reconciliations, and payroll administration.

The ideal candidate maintains up-to-date knowledge of property management systems, adheres to purchasing policies, and supports month-end close while ensuring confidentiality and security of payroll data.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current knowledge of property management and accounting systems.
• Ensure invoices are accurate, approved, processed timely and account coding is complete.
• Respond promptly to vendor inquiries.
• Ensure purchasing policies are followed.
• Post customer payments when appropriate.
• Review A/R (guest ledger/city ledger) accounts to ensure appropriate postings and collections are timely. Reconcile and bill accounts.
• Verify accuracy of night audit work –input data into M3 for the daily report.
• Reconcile credit card back up and inform management of discrepancies.
• Set up new accounts in accordance with policy.
• Audit daily deposits.
• Assist in reconciling bank and balance sheets.
• Assist in preparing accruals and journal entries at month end.
• Prepare and submit petty cash reimbursements in accordance with accounting policies.
• Reconcile daily postings of cash and report daily overages/shortages.
• Input new hire, personnel changes and rate changes in the pay system.
• Maintain confidentiality and keep payroll records updated such as W-4, rates of pay, benefits, address, phone number, etc.
• Enter pay details including time clock records, tips, vacation, sick, etc.
• Prepare payroll reports and verify accuracy.
• Assist in administering wage garnishments.
• Adhere to hotel grooming standards.
• Follow all safety procedures while working.

Job description

Overview: A Kolter Hospitality Property Accountant delivers service excellence to the hotel team by accurately processing accounting reports and payroll. This position is responsible for the hotel accounting, including compiling, reviewing and reconciling entries.
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Performance Expectations

• Maintain current knowledge of property management and accounting systems.
• Ensure invoices are accurate, approved, processed timely and account coding is complete.
• Respond promptly to vendor inquiries.
• Ensure purchasing policies are followed.
• Post customer payments when appropriate.
• Review A/R (guest ledger/city ledger) accounts to ensure appropriate postings and collections are timely. Reconcile and bill accounts.
• Verify accuracy of night audit work –input data into M3 for the daily report.
• Reconcile credit card back up and inform management of discrepancies.
• Set up new accounts in accordance with policy.
• Audit daily deposits.
• Assist in reconciling bank and balance sheets.
• Assist in preparing accruals and journal entries at month end.
• Prepare and submit petty cash reimbursements in accordance with accounting policies.
• Reconcile daily postings of cash and report daily overages/shortages.
• Input new hire, personnel changes and rate changes in the pay system.
• Maintain confidentiality and keep payroll records updated such as W-4, rates of pay, benefits, address, phone number, etc.
• Enter pay details including time clock records, tips, vacation, sick, etc.
• Prepare payroll reports and verify accuracy.
• Assist in administering wage garnishments.
• Adhere to hotel grooming standards.
• Follow all safety procedures while working.

Behavioral Expectations

Be effective and innovative in handling and solving problems in the workplace.
Remain positive and helpful while keeping a steady pace.
Committed to the success and growth of the company.
Act honorably, even when no one is watching.
Eagerness to grow and/or develop within the company
Passionately provide personalized guest service