Hotel Accounting Associate

What’s in it for you…

• Insurance enrollment available from DAY 1!
• Paid time off available from DAY 1!
• Holiday pay available from DAY 1!
• 401(k) enrollment after 30 days!
• Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations!
• Professional development and promotion opportunities!

The impact you’ll make…

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for the accurate reporting of revenue to ensure that the information is balanced to the general ledger. They will also be responsible for reconciling and billing city ledger accounts.

What you’ll be doing…

• Review of the work of the Rooms Night Audit (and F+B, if applicable) ensuring accuracy of the information as reported. Properly allocate revenues and post to the appropriate ledger accounts.
• Review and verify the accuracy of revenues reported to Accounts Receivable by balancing the accounts to appropriate ledgers. This is done on a daily and monthly basis
• Reconcile and bill all city ledger accounts. Perform follow-up billing and credit collection documentation and inform Controller of any potential uncollectible accounts.
• Set up new accounts in accordance with established credit policy.
• File and distribute credit card cancellations, bulletins and credit warnings. Process and follow-up on all returned checks accepted as cash payment. Record General Ledger and City Ledger reconciliations.
• Review and properly code for posting and reporting all S&P charges
• Provide assistancein the closing of books at month end.
• Prepare any daily, weekly or monthly reports as requested by management.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Controller or Assistant Controller.
• Assist with Accounting Office issues as needed, i.e., billing inquiries, administrative duties, etc
• Follow all policies and procedures put forth by the Ambassador Chicago.
• Other duties as assigned.

You should be able to…

Sit 8+ hours per day at desk/computer

Requirements…

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred. At least two years of prior experience.
• Ability to multi-task working in a business environment.
• Friendly, outgoing and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service.
• Ability to manage difficult or emotional customer situations.

About First Hospitality…

Founded in 1985 and based in Chicago, First Hospitality is a forward-thinking hotel development, investment, and management company.  First Hospitality’s strategic vision is to create value for all through excellence and an openness to doing things differently.

First Hospitality seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employee’s differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the customers we serve.  FH fosters an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness.  Equal Opportunity Employer.