Staff Accountant

HEI Hotels & Resorts; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 33,095 - 47,135; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental programs

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Disability plans

401(k) with matching

Hotel room discounts

YouDecide discounts

Job summary

Claremont Resort & Club, part of HEI Hotels & Resorts in the Berkeley Hills, is seeking an Assistant Controller to support the hotel's financial operations. You will help direct financial activities, safeguard assets, and prepare reports in accordance with GAAP and HEI standards.

You will manage accounts payable/receivable, reconcile city ledger, assure accurate purchasing and invoice processing, and collaborate with department heads.

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

• Sort and verify accuracy of Night Audit work (receivables), including reconciliation of banquet checks and related back-up.
• Post city ledger payments in PMS, reconcile and bill city ledger accounts; document follow-ups.
• Reconcile credit card back-up to General Cashier Summary; bill credit cards and maintain logs.
• Set up new accounts per credit policy; assist in reconciling open account items.
• Input General Cashier Summary and maintain binder; file and distribute credit card cancellations and warnings.
• Process approved invoices for payment with proper signatures and backups.
• Pay all hotel invoices timely; ensure correct amounts and account coding; verify discounts.
• Handle vendor inquiries and reconcile vendor statements; maintain open/paid/voided invoice files.
• Interface checks and submit logs of manual checks to Controller; adhere to attendance rules.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Use of PC and calculator

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Job description

About Us

At Claremont Resort & Club, we believe that exceptional hospitality starts with extraordinary people. For over a century, our iconic resort has set the standard for luxury and service in the Bay Area. We take pride in creating memorable experiences for our guests-and a rewarding, inclusive workplace for our colleagues. Situated on 22 acres in the Berkeley and Oakland Hills, Claremont Resort & Club seamlessly blends its rich 19th-century history with the modern day to offer the very best of the Bay Area. Guests dine with friends at Limewood, relax at our urban oasis, The Spa at the Claremont, and discover total wellness at The Club at the Claremont- all while taking in the breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay.

Don’t meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!

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

Compensation

Salary Range: $29.12 - $29.12 HourlyTipped/Service Charge Eligible? NoDiscretionary 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

• 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.
• pet insurance through the ASPCA.
• Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds.
• 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.