Staff Accountant

HEI Hotels & Resorts; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical through Anthem Blue Cross Blue

Dental through Anthem Blue Cross Blue

Vision through EyeMed

Vacation, Sick, Holiday leave

Pet insurance

401(k) with matching

YouDecide discounts

Hotel room discounts

Job summary

HEI Hotels & Resorts is seeking an Assistant Controller support role to assist in directing hotel financial activities in alignment with GAAP and HEI standards. You will focus on receivables, city ledger, cash receipts, and expense processing to safeguard assets and generate accurate financial reports.

Responsibilities include posting payments, reconciling ledgers, processing invoices, and supporting internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.
• Accounting and Hotel experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to compile facts and figures.
• Ability to operate personal computer and calculator.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Verify and process Night Audit work, including receivables reconciliation and back-up.
• Post city ledger payments; reconcile, bill, and collect as needed.
• Reconcile credit card backups to General Cashier Summary; manage logs.
• Set up new accounts per credit policy; maintain PO logs.
• Assist in reconciling open account status items and general ledger entries.
• Process and pay invoices timely; ensure proper signatures and back-up.
• Handle vendor inquiries and reconcile statements; keep files organized.
• Maintain and file accounting records; ensure timely reporting.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Facts & figures

PC & calculator operation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Job description

About Us

At JW Marriott Anaheim Resort, luxury hospitality meets purpose and possibility. Located steps from Disneyland® Resort, the Anaheim Convention Center, and the vibrant Anaheim Garden Walk, our modern, design-forward hotel offers associates the opportunity to create meaningful guest experiences at one of Southern California’s premier destinations. With signature dining, a rooftop bar, resort-style amenities, and thoughtfully designed spaces focused on wellness and connection, we pride ourselves on delivering service that is both elevated and genuine. Our resort is conveniently accessible, with multiple public transit options nearby, making commuting easier for team members across Orange County. We also support our associates with free parking and complimentary hot buffet meals during breaks, because we believe taking care of our team is essential to taking great care of our guests.

About Us

At JW Marriott Anaheim Resort, luxury hospitality meets purpose and possibility. Located steps from Disneyland® Resort, the Anaheim Convention Center, and the vibrant Anaheim Garden Walk, our modern, design-forward hotel offers associates the opportunity to create meaningful guest experiences at one of Southern California’s premier destinations. With signature dining, a rooftop bar, resort-style amenities, and thoughtfully designed spaces focused on wellness and connection, we pride ourselves on delivering service that is both elevated and genuine. Our resort is conveniently accessible, with multiple public transit options nearby, making commuting easier for team members across Orange County. We also support our associates with free parking and complimentary hot buffet meals during breaks, because we believe taking care of our team is essential to taking great care of our guests.

Compensation

Salary Range: $29.90 - $29.90 Hourly

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No

Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Assist Controller in directing the financial activities of the hotel, safeguarding the assets, and preparing all financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and HEI Hotels and Resorts Standards.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Sort and verify accuracy of Night Audit work (primarily receivables aspect), i.e. including reconciliation of banquet check extensions, coding of banquets at cost, review and route sales and promotion checks with back-up. Record department administration phone calls and inform Controller of any potential concern.
• Post city ledger payments in property management system, reconcile and bill all city ledger accounts. Perform follow-up billing and credit collection documentation and inform Controller of any potential uncollectible accounts.
• Reconcile credit card back-up to General Cashier Summary and inform Controller of any discrepancies. Bill out credit cards (AMEX, DINERS, etc.). Maintain accurate and legible logs for all credit cards.
• Set up new accounts in accordance with established credit policy.
• Assist in reconciling open account status items.
• Input General Cashier Summary and maintain binder.
• File and distribute credit card cancellations, bulletins and credit warnings. Process and follow-up on all returned checks accepted as cash payment. Record General Ledger and City Ledger reconciliations.
• Verify that purchasing procedures are followed, i.e.: purchase order price compared to invoice price, purchase order quantity compared to invoice quantity, ensure that the purchase order number is valid. Maintain an accurate, up to date Purchase Order Log.
• Route invoices with purchase order attached to department heads and Executive Committee members for approval. Ensure account coding is accurate and all invoices are being returned on a timely basis.
• Process all approved invoices for payment, ensure all appropriate signatures and back-up attached.
• Pay all hotel invoices in a timely manner ensuring accuracy of amount paid, account coding, invoice extension and that all discounts are taken.
• Handle all vendor inquiries and reconcile vendor statements.
• Maintain open invoices file, paid invoices file and voided check file in an organized and up-to-date manner.
• Interface checks and submit a log of all manual checks to the Controller.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred.
• Accounting and Hotel experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to compile facts and figures.
• Ability to operate personal computer and calculator.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs 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, and other legally protected characteristics.

Applicants with arrest or Conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.