Senior Staff Accountant

HEI Hotels & Resorts; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading luxury hotel in Buckhead as an Assistant Controller. This role involves managing financial activities, safeguarding assets, and preparing reports. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Accounting and strong organizational skills. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within the team.

Benefits

Free Parking

Discounted Train Passes

Complimentary Meals

Discounted Spa Services

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k)

Hotel Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting and hotels preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify accuracy of Night Audit work and record department calls.
• Post city ledger payments and reconcile accounts.
• Manage credit card cancellations and maintain logs.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Job description

About Us

Join Team Whitley! Located in the heart of Buckhead with easy access to highways and two Marta Train stations, the Whitley offers stunning views of the city skyline. Our hotel has always been a gathering place, providing a home away from home for our guests. We offer our associates benefits such as free parking, discounted train passes, complimentary meals, and discounted spa services. We also invest in our team through cross-training, promotional opportunities, and tuition reimbursement. If you're looking to grow your career with the area's leading luxury hotel, come see us today!

Don't meet every requirement? HEI is committed to diversity and inclusion. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this or other roles within our organization!

We value U.S. military experience and welcome all qualified military candidates to apply.

Overview

Assist the Controller in managing the hotel's financial activities, safeguarding assets, and preparing financial reports in line with generally accepted accounting principles and HEI Standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Verify the accuracy of Night Audit work, including receivables, banquet check extensions, and sales checks. Record department calls and report concerns to the Controller.
2. Post city ledger payments, reconcile accounts, perform follow-up billing, and inform the Controller of uncollectible accounts.
3. Reconcile credit card backups, bill credit cards, and maintain logs.
4. Set up new accounts following credit policies.
5. Assist in reconciling open account items.
6. Input and maintain General Cashier Summary records.
7. Manage credit card cancellations, returned checks, and GL reconciliations.
8. Ensure purchasing procedures are followed, including purchase order verification and maintaining logs.
9. Route invoices for approval and process payments accurately and timely.
10. Handle vendor inquiries and reconcile statements.
11. Maintain organized files for invoices and checks.
12. Interface checks and maintain logs of manual checks.
13. Adhere to attendance policies and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred.
• Experience in accounting and hotels preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze facts and figures.
• Proficiency with computers and calculators.
• Effective communication skills, adaptable to different audiences.

Compensation

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No

Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Benefits

HEI offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, life insurance, disability plans, 401(k), and hotel discounts. Specifics vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.