Accounting Coordinator

Full-Time

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.

To verify, process and control timely payment of all hotels’ purchases. To maintain proper files for all accounts payables records. To reconcile all monies deposited and maintain control over the central cashier float and other cashier floats in the hotel. To prepare daily banking.The hourly wage for this position is $24.00, with additional commission incentives based on monthly sales performance.Key Responsibilities

• Receive all invoices and match those with receiving records and purchase orders. To verify pricing, extensions and additions.
• Scan in all invoices and supporting documentation, Purchase Orders into Beanworks.
• Secure all relevant Department Head approvals.
• Prepare checks/bank transfer for all payment vouchers, cancel all documents with a “DATED PAID STAMP” and forwards those all cheques/ bank transfer together with all supporting documentation to Director of Finance and to General Manager for signatures.
• Prepare all necessary payment vouchers, ensure timely payment based on term credit and maintain these files for both paid and unpaid payment vouchers.
• Post all payment vouchers into the hotel’s ledger timely basis.
• Assist in the day-to-day operation, by working closely with the management while verifying prices, to confirm the receipt of items and perform the month physical count for the inventory
• Process daily incoming mail and prepare relevant check log for incoming checks.
• Reconcile monthly vendor statements against accounts payable system to ensure recognition of all expenses.
• Provide monthly accrual list based on open Purchase Orders, contracts.
• Collect the cashier’s envelopes from the “Drop Safe Deposit Box” each morning and count the contents in the presence of a witness.
• Receive and bank all checks received, including those received in the mail.
• To bank the previous day’s collection at the hotel’s bank accounts on the daily basis.
• Prepare “Daily General Cashier Report” and forward it to Income Auditor for verification.
• Provide change for outlet cashiers that required other denomination funds.
• Verify all cash receipts are used in numerical sequence to ensure all collections are accounted.
• Ensure adherence to all cash and banking policy based on the Hotel’s Accounting Standards.
• Conduct monthly surprise float counts and maintain records.
• Maintain a permanent record of all cash overages and shortages by individual cashier on a daily basis and submit this report to the Director of Finance for monthly review and signature.
• Keep the safe closed at all times and fully locked when unattended regardless of the length of time involved. Prepare Petty Cash Journal Voucher weekly.
• Keep Cashiering Office clean and tidy.
• Perform other functions, missions and work, other than those mentioned in this Job Description, but relating to the work of the Finance Department.

Benefits

1st Day Benefits

• Discounted parking at $8 a day
• Free daily meal
• Discounted room rates with Choice Hotels
• Percentage off restaurant dining at Firelake

1st of the month following 30 days of service:

• Full benefits package to our full-time employees, including health, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability, auto insurance, and so much more!
• Employer paid Accident insurance and HSA contribution
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

90 Days:

• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Bereavement

1 Year:

• Paid Floating Holidays

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

Bachelor's degree preferred in Accounting or Economics

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.