Accounting Coordinator

Tiempo Completo

Choice Hotels International, Inc (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. A challenger in the upscale segment and a leader in midscale and extended stay, Choice® has more than 7,400 hotels, representing over 625,000 rooms, in 45 countries and territories. A diverse portfolio of 22 brands that run the gamut from full-service upper upscale properties to midscale, extended stay and economy enables Choice® to meet travelers' needs in more places and for more occasions while driving more value for franchise owners and shareholders. The award-winning Choice Privileges® loyalty program and co-brand credit card options provide members with a fast and easy way to earn reward nights and personalized perks. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com. 

The ability to model Choice’s Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity are key to our success in inspiring Loyalty, Growth, and the Hospitality Spirit.

Our managed hotels portfolio includes Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson Red, Park Plaza, and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson.

Assisting the accounting operations of the hotels to ensure the accuracy of information in a manner that maximizes efficiency, while supporting department accounting needs and maintaining accounting standards.Assisting the billing and payment process for hotel clients

Codes and posts payments for guests and groups

Sets up billing accounts for group use and trains front office on how to use

Sends bills and statements to clients

Works with sales to answer client questions regarding billing process and making payment arrangements

Enforces terms of credit

Leads collection efforts of overdue amounts

Maintains Reporting on Accounts Receivable

Creates statements and reports to share with management team

Keeps up-to-date and organized accounting records

Tracks accounting documents for record retention

Keeps clear and accurate logs of accounting activities

Completes Hotel Accounting Duties

Researches discrepancies in billing and payment

Responds to credit inquiries for references

Provides periodic financial updates to management

Manages process for writing off outstanding payments

Looks for and works to collect required approvals for credit and other accounting requirements

Enacts accounting procedures

Provides instruction on accounting procedures upon request or as part of regular training

Reviews night audit reports

Maintains all necessary files and registers for accounts payable

Audits bills for errors, corrects as necessary

Ensures appropriate support documentation is obtained and attached to the invoices before payment is made

Ensures correct charging amount by coding invoices

Reconciles all statements, requests missing invoices, and adjusts as necessary

Enters invoices for payment processing

Respond to vendor payment inquiries

Oversees all daily and periodic audits of hotel revenues ensuring timeliness, accuracy and completeness

Distributes the work to the appropriate personnel

Spreads all miscellaneous wash accounts

Researches and responds to credit card chargebacks

Prepares all necessary daily and period end reports

Maintains filing system for daily information; credit cards, restaurant charges, etc.

Prepares the daily sales report

Completes period end journals

Prepares reports as requested for improved management decision making and critical evaluation of work activities

Maintains the Hotel house funds and daily deposit

Counts and reconciles the daily cash deposit

Prepares daily deposit for pickup and delivery to bank

Maintains house funds used to make change for cashiers

Reimburses petty cash and submits request for reimbursement

Creates 100% guest satisfaction by providing the Radisson experience through performance that demonstrates the standards of, genuine hospitality and exceeding guest expectations

Gives personal attention, takes personal responsibility, and uses teamwork when providing guest service

Listens, apologizes with empathy, finds a solution, and follows through when resolving guest problems

Provides Yes I Can! genuine hospitality and teamwork on an ongoing basis

Assumes the responsibility to notice when the guest is not satisfied and uses their best judgment as to when it is appropriate to use the 100% Guest Satisfaction

Performs other duties required to provide the service brand behavior and genuine hospitality

Performs other duties as required by Management to provide 100% Guest Satisfaction and genuine hospitality to our Guest

Requirements/Skills

Two years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a hotel setting

Bachelors degree preferred

Able to collaborate effectively with other hotel employees and managers to ensure teamwork

Advanced knowledge of accounting, finance and hospitality profession

Experience with accounting software

Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Demands

Required to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of times

Lift, carry, or otherwise move and use of force or exertion up to 75 lbs.

Use of manual dexterity of common office equipment; such as but not limited to, computers, printers, phones ect.

Other Information

The hotel business functions seven days a week, 24 hours a day. All associates must realize this fact and be aware that at all times it may be necessary to move associates from their accustomed shift and alter assigned duties as business dictates. In addition, this is a hospitality business, and a hospitable service atmosphere must be maintained at all times

his position description is not intended to create, nor is it to be construed, as a contract of employment or a promise of employment. I understand that my employment is an “at-will” relationship and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and make employment decisions without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected class. Our locations are drug-free and pre-employment drug tests are required. Background checks are also required before employment begins. We participate in E-Verify and those who are ineligible to work in the United States will not be considered.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Ability to model Choice’s Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity are key to our success in inspiring Loyalty, Growth, and the Hospitality Spirit.

Choice Hotels International is an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. Employment practices and decisions are not influenced by an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, disability veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, this offer of employment is conditional upon your presenting documents verifying your identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.  All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a background check and E-Verify.