Staff Accountant - The Watermark Hotel

B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is a subsidiary of the largest private real estate company in the Washington, D.C. area, and has been in operation for over 130 years. The Hospitality Group operates a portfolio of more than 20 business class hotels with top brands from Intercontinental Hotel Groups, Marriott International, Hilton, and Best Western Hotels: along with The Watermark Hotel, The Hay-Adams Hotel, and Perch Putt. These properties are operated by a team of more than 1,000 enthusiastic hospitality professionals!

This position will assist the Controller in the financial activities of the company's hotels in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group policy. They will support the accounting team members in their day to day task as well as train newly hired team members to the department. This position is responsible for coordinating the activities of the credit, billing, and collection efforts, the duties of general cashier and other accounting functions as needed. Interacts with guests in a friendly, courteous and professional manner to ensure guest satisfaction.

Detailed Overview

The position will be responsible for completing and or assisting team members with the following operations and adherence to all published B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group accounting policies and procedures to include but not limited to:Qualifications

Education:

High School diploma or GED required. Two year accounting degree or equivalent experience preferred.Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Prior hospitality experience desired with core competencies in the area of accounts receivable, income audit, accounts payable, payroll and general cashier. Excellent computer knowledge with an understanding of Excel needed. Attention to detail, customer focused and the ability to perform job duties in fast paced environment.

Experience with the following systems is a plus:

Yardi VoyagerKronosUltiProOpera PMSMicros POSMicrosoft OfficeDuties & Responsibilities

Income AuditReview Night Audit workInsure accuracy of postingReview all adjustmentsReconcile credit card activity dailyReview daily financial packet for GM and Controller review and approvalAccounts ReceivableProcess invoices on City LedgerMaintain Aging ReportFollow up on past due receivablesRespond to Credit Cards inquiries and charge backsProcesses direct bill applicationsProcesses advance deposit on groups and catering functionsAccounts PayableProcess invoices through the company's automated accounts payable systemTrack department spending through purchase ordersReview capital improvement project invoices and submit for paymentReview and submit employee expense reportsCash DepositsCount Daily Front Desk and Restaurant DepositsReport Cash over shortsPrepare Bank DepositsComplete Cash WorksheetComplete Monthly Bank and Main Safe CountsPayrollReview payroll records weekly for accuracyEnsure that all additional employee compensation is approved by managementRecord approved sick and vacation time on time cardsInput server tips to payroll systemCompile and present final payroll package for GM and Controller review and approvalMonth End ClosingComplete check list published by corporate officeInsure all accounting operation are completed with task prior to final deadlineGL and P&L Statement ReviewSpecial Project as assigned.

B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring diverse professionals.

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