Accounts Officer

Role & responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities and maintain accurate financial records.
• Oversee Accounts Payable processes, including vendor invoice processing, weekly unpaid AP reporting, and banking reports.
• Prepare and reconcile Revenue-to-Cash reports through daily review of Final Audit Reports and Night Audit Reports to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Review, code, upload, and process invoices in accordance with USALI standards while coordinating approvals with hotel management.
• Monitor and clear bank feeds and perform bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of cash balances.
• Track chargebacks and communicate potential issues promptly to management.
• Process Payroll for Bi-Weekly payroll cycle.
• Record payroll journal entries at the conclusion of each payroll cycle.
• Allocate shared operating expenses across departments in accordance with established accounting policies.
• Prepare and analyze Budget vs. Actual performance reports to support management decision-making.
• Preparation and Filing for Sales Tax in different US States and County.
• Record month-end journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, depreciation, amortization, sales tax discounts, and other required adjustments.
• Maintain and verify accounting records related to property taxes, mortgage payments, franchise fees, and other recurring obligations.
• Reconcile and balance Guest Ledger, City Ledger/Direct Bill, Advance Deposits, and Payments in Transit during month-end close.
• Conduct detailed reviews of Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss statements, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial reporting.
• Prepare and submit Balance Sheet reconciliations and monthly financial reports within client-established deadlines.
• Collaborate with auditors, controllers, and management teams by providing financial schedules, supporting documentation, and requested analyses.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and hospitality industry best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• 2+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Strong understanding of USALI, Accounts Payable, Bank Reconciliations, and Month-End Close processes.
• Experience with QuickBooks or other hospitality accounting systems is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and meet strict deadlines.

Work Schedule: Night Shift; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST (Mon to Fri)

Work Arrangement: Remote / Work From Home