Accounting Generalist Job at Loews Coral Gables Hotel in Miami

Loews Coral Gables Hotel features 242 guestrooms, including 23 beautifully designed suites, 30,0000 square feet of indoor/outdoor flexible meeting space, an expansive 9th floor pool deck, four Miami-inspired dining outlets and more.

Located just four blocks from the Gables' iconic Miracle Mile, the hotel is the centerpiece of The Plaza Coral Gables, a 2.1 million square foot mixed-use development showcasing retail space, dining and entertainment experiences.

Loews Coral Gables Hotel is the second Loews Hotel to open in South Florida, joining 25 other properties across the US and Canada that make up the Loews Hotels & Co portfolio.

The Accounting Generalist performs day to day accounting activities, reporting and issue

resolution between operations and the shared service operations. The position is responsible for reviewing and analyzing financial reports and transactions as appropriate. This position ensures that operations are in compliance with all internal control procedures. Additional responsibilities include preparing reports, cashier activities, taking inventories, receiving & accounting as defined in the procedures.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform ad hoc accounting activities in support of operations and Financial Director
• Banking and auditing the cash boxes (front desk, bar, restaurants, etc.), daily deposit to bank, and petty cash
• Organize and distribute paychecks as directed
• Attend precon meetings and client billing review
• Performs storeroom/receiving activities as appropriate according to accepted procedures, verifies receipt of materials and supplies as specified on purchase order documents; places materials received into appropriate storage
• Ensures all hotel licenses/permits are renewed on a timely basis; tracks expiration dates and notifies management of deadlines
• Transmits copies of checks and daily check log to shared services for proper posting
• Brings cash and checks to local bank for daily deposit
• Assists in the preparation and distribution of reports generated by the department
• Establishes and maintains files and distribute information, mail to shared services
• Obtains data and information necessary to assist in responding to inquiries
• Answers incoming phone calls, directs calls to appropriate department as necessary
• Assist in the completion of special projects as assigned by the Finance Director
• Assists in the completion of computerized receiving reports and transmission of receiving documentation to appropriate parties (defined in procedures)
• Assists in the performance of monthly quarterly and annual inventories as appropriate
• Regular attendance in conformance with standards
• May be required to work varying schedules to reflect business needs of the hotel
• Required to attend all training sessions and meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Supportive Functions and Responsibilities

• Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of all problems and/or unusual matters of significance.
• Attends all appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions.
• Promotes and applies teamwork skill at all times.
• Is polite, friendly, and helpful to all guests, management and fellow employees.
• Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area.
• Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards.
• Complies with required safety regulations and procedures.
• Complies with hotel standard, policies and rules.
• Recycles whenever possible.
• Remains current with hotel information and changes.
• Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards.
• Ability to make decisions on imperfect information
• Agility in multi-tasking
• Bias toward action
• Decisiveness
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment
• Ability to work independently in a time sensitive environment
• Ability to maintain confidentially is mandatory
• Ability to communicate clearly, timely, and accurately
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Ability to operate basic office equipment
• Proficient in Windows, Excel, and PowerPoint software applications
• Effective management, leadership, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays

Education

• Associates Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality or other business related field of study

Experience

• Three + years experience in Hospitality Accounting and or income/night audit management