Staff Accountant

Do you have astonishing communication, organization, and follow-up skills? Are you comfortable executing processes and procedures? Do you love to shine behind the scenes? Can you think of money as numbers? Do you value personal and professional integrity? Do you have a strong work ethic? Do you love being a part of DC's history and representing a local specialty? Are you a continual learner with a thirst for excellence? Are you looking for a company whose core values support growth and development? If you answered "yes", this might be the position for you!

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!

We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that 'feed your inner explorer', we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

We are looking for our next great team member to join us on our Accounting Department team. We are committed to providing you with:

• Highly competitive wages: $23.00 - $27.50 per Hour
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
• 401K matching program for eligible associates
• Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members
• Enjoy Hotel Room Discounts at Marriott Branded properties worldwide.

What are my essential job functions?

• 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 the Director of Finance 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. 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 Director of Finance.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

To fulfill this role successfully, you should demonstrate the following minimum qualifications. Does this sound like you?

• High School Diploma or two years of hotel accounting experience.
• Take pride of your organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Can compile facts and figures.
• Can operate a personal computer or calculator.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Marriott experience is a plus.
• Knowledgeable in LightSpeed, Galaxy/Marsha, CTAC, Group Billing, and GXP is a plus.

Our differences are what makes us great:

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That's why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talents to strengthen our culture.

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