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*POSITION DESCRIPTION*
The Multi Property Staff Accountant will support the accounting operation of two hotels. This position will support Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara and The Waterman Hotel
*Managing Work, Projects, and Policies*
* Coordinates and implements accounting work and projects as assigned.
* Coordinates, implements, and follows up on Accounting SOP audits for all areas of the properties.
* Complies with Federal and State laws applying to fraud and collection procedures.
* Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
* Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
* Compiles, codes, categorizes, calculates, tabulates, audits, or verifies information or data.
*Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals*
* Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
* Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.
* Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued.
* Maintains a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets.
* In charge of weekly A/P invoice processing
* Assist in month end close processes.
* Assist in month end journal entry generation and input
* Assist in balance sheet account reconciliation and documentation
* Audits month end file documentation, ensuring complete
* Balances credit card ledgers as needed.
* Verifies contracts for groups and performs credit reference checks for direct billed groups as needed.
*Demonstrating and Applying Accounting Knowledge*
* Keeps up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
* Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, develop financial spreadsheets, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
* Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
*SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS*
In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel:
* Assist with any guest inquiry.
* Report maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries.
* Complete safety training and certifications.
* May be asked to perform duties related to talent acquisition, new hire onboarding, and employee training.
* Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by the General Manager or Corporate Accounting leadership.
*PHYSICAL DEMANDS*
* Environmental conditions are inside, a job is considered inside if staff spends approximately 90 percent or more of the time inside. Temperature is moderate and controlled by office environmental systems.
* Must be able to sit at a desk for up to ten (8) hours per day. Walking and standing are required the rest of the working day. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task.
* Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
* Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs. as needed.
* Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
* Hearing, smelling, tasting, and visual ability to observe and distinguish product quality and detect signs of emergency situations.
* Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with staff, supervisors, subordinates, occasionally clients and ownerships.
* Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near and color vision and depth perception.
* Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, 10-key adding machine, multi-line touch tone phone, filing cabinets, FAX machines, photocopiers, dolly and other office equipment as needed.
*SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES*
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities:
* Must be able to travel between hotels, as needed.
* Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language used in the workplace.
* Requires good communication skills, verbal, written and electronic.
* Considerable knowledge of complex mathematical calculations and computer programs.
* Must have excellent leadership capability and customer relations skills.
* Must be detail oriented with outstanding organizational and communication skills.
* Must possess intermediate computer skills.
* Intermediate excel skills (VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables)
* Knowledge of computer programs, math skills as well as budgetary analysis capabilities required.
* Ability to analyze, foresee user needs, and makes judgments to ensure proper tools are provided at property level.
* Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy and collect accurate information to resolve conflicts.
* Knowledgeable about basic function of Windows OS, MS Office, PMS, PBX, Key system, and POS.
* Self-driven and able to work independently.
*EDUCATION*
High school or equivalent education required.
Bachelors degree preferred.
*EXPERIENCE*
* Minimum of 1-3 years experience in hospitality, with progressive promotions.
* Brand and systems experience preferred (Marriott, Choice).
* 2+ Years Accounting experience required.
* Property level Hospitality accounting experience strongly preferred.
*LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS*
* Ability to provide and maintain a valid drivers license as the position may require the operation of motorized and electric vehicles.
*GROOMING*
All Staff Members must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance per Azul Hospitality standards. Refer to the property specific required grooming and uniform standards policy.
*ATTENDANCE*
Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Azul Hospitality, from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Staff with irregular attendance / tardiness will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Upon employment, all staff is required to fully comply with Azul Hospitality rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of the hotels facilities. Staff members who violate hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, staff members may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required. This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that a staff member in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 12 hour shift
* 4 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Santa Barbara, CA 93101: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
* Hotel management: 1 year (Preferred)
* Hospitality: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
