Accounting Assistant-OCI Hospitality Job at OCI Hospitality in Duluth

Join our growing team and help us live our mission: Enrich the lives of others through hospitality! OCI Hospitality, headquartered in Duluth, MN, is a leading hotel property management company that has been operating since 1978. Through our history and strong values, we have become accomplished in hotel development and management. Our properties are located across the country and fly flags from Hilton, IHG, Choice, Hyatt, and Marriott.

We are seeking an Accounting Assistant that will provide excellent service and support to our hotel properties and the corporate accounting team. This position will be located at the OCI Hospitality corporate office in Duluth, MN.

Job Summary

The Accounting Assistant performs a variety of basic general accounting tasks in support of the accounting function.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares bank reconciliations for assigned properties.
• Prepares and files sales tax and ensures all appropriate documentation is present at each hotel.
• Enters, reviews, and approves invoices in the accounts payable system and ensures the information is coded correctly and transfers to the accounting software accurately and in a timely manner.
• Reviews open accounts payable invoices, selects invoices for payment and submits payment files for checks to be processed.
• Processes payments online or via ACH as needed.
• Prepares 1099's in compliance with IRS regulations.
• Manages vendor communications relating to accounts payable.
• Assists with the administration of the corporate credit card program by sending out statements, reviewing transactions, and processing payments.
• Assists with reviewing daily reporting in accounting systems.
• Assists the accounting department in ad hoc reporting and analysis as requested.
• Supports hotel level training and compliance with OCI accounting practices.
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant accounting and/or bookkeeping experience.
• Ability to handle high volume work in a deadline driven environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to speak clearly and listen attentively.
• Ability to read and write effectively.
• Ability to resolve problems effectively.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with poise and professionalism.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 5% annually.

If offered a position the candidate must complete a criminal background check. All employment offers are contingent based on the results of your criminal background check.