General Accountant – Payroll - Portland, United States - Sage Hospitality Group

Description

Why us?

the Nines, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland is seeking a General Accountant to join their renowned team. The perfect candidate is passionate about service and creating indigenous experiences for each guest Poised in the heart of the city center , within the walls of the stately Meier & Frank Building one of Portland's most beloved landmarks, the Nines honors the structure's storied past, both in its striking decor and impeccable service. Individualistic design traits celebrate the surroundings of one of finest LEED Silver-certified hotels in Portland, providing the opportunity to truly experience the region's unique character.

As part of Sage Hospitality , we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We are known amongst our staff, our owners, our guests, and our communities as leaders in our field who are authentic, humble, innovative, and flexible operators driven to anticipate needs and exceed expectations.

Job Overview

The General Accountant maintains the property's Payroll Processing and Income Audit in a timely, accurate manner in accordance with accounting policies and procedures. Balance entries and make necessary corrections. Maintain and make necessary adjustments to records and/or logs such as journals, payroll/time reports, or property records.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll to comply with standards and deadlines.
• Input and reconcile daily tip reporting.
• Distribution of payroll to comply with standards and deadlines.
• Prepare, review and reconcile daily postings, accruals, various general ledger accounts and bank statements to ensure accurate financial information is available.
• Compile, prepare, back-up and analyze period-end data on food and beverage costs and inventories (gift shop where applicable) to provide information and recommendations to management on current procedures and controls. Assist with the preparation of cost potentials as required.
• Perform the hotel's food and beverage financial control function to ensure accurate reporting.
• Review and monitor internal control procedures in the hotel. Areas included are Food and Beverage, Cashiering, Room Operations, etc.
• Work in conjunction with the night auditors and department managers to maximize revenues and ensure accuracy of postings through processing the income audit daily.
• Assist in training of accounting practices within other departments to ensure understanding of SOPs and compliance audit requirements.
• Analyze financial data and resolve discrepancies and provide open communications and recommendations for changes and efficiencies as appropriate.
• Create and delivery of payroll and daily revenue reports to department managers. Follow up on discrepancies of reports.
• Balance, reconcile and close various daily accounts and prepare the daily statements to provide accurate, timely information to management while ensuring proper controls are maintained.
• Respond to customer issues/complaints/problems in a quick efficient manner to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality service.
• Prepare reports and communications to Director of Finance and Assistant Director of Finance and other Hotel Executive Committee members on revenue issues/problems and other pertinent information.
• Maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous manner at all times.
• All other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

One to two years of post-high school education.

Experience

One year of experience in similar role. Accounting background preferred, but not required.

Knowledge/Skills

• Requires thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures of the accounting and hospitality professions.
• Requires knowledge of the hotel's and company policies and procedures and the ability to determine course of action based on these guidelines.
• Ability to compile facts and figures.
• Prefer intermediate MicroSoft Office skills. Excel and Word.
• Requires ability to investigate and analyze current activities and/or information involving readily available data and indicating logical conclusions and recommendations.
• Ability to make decisions based on general policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate a computer and calculator.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions, communicate both verbally and in writing, utilize analytical thought processes, understand verbal/written technical and mechanical instruction, and be highly organized.
• Must have ability to communicate effectively and courteously with employees, guests and contractors in writing, via telephone and in person.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting, carrying of files/papers - typically 10-15 lbs.
• Bending/kneeling required for transporting documents and filing.
• Mobility - must be able to move between offices and hotel and help during an emergency situation.

Environment

Prolonged sitting at indoor, thermostatically climate-controlled work area under florescent lighting

Benefits

the Nines Hotelis certified Gold for Sustainability at Work. As one of Oregon's Healthiest Employers, the Nines offers perks that are comparable to progressive employers.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and more to all full-time associates.
• All associates can enjoy ourcomplimentary cafeteria.
• 401k matching for all our associates.
• Hotel discounts
• Many other perks, benefits & discounts for all our associates
• Save on your parking and public transportation costs by using our pre-tax savings account.
• $50 TriMet monthly subsidy

Bold. Bright. Caring. Energetic. Driven. Strategic. Daring. To deliver the type of outstanding experience we aim to provide our guests, we need remarkable individuals who are passionate and committed to making a difference.If this sounds like you, then explore the career positions at Sage Hospitality that await you.

ID:

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Property: The Nines

Outlet: Hotel

Category: Finance & Accounting

Tipped Position: No

Address: 525 SW Morrison St

City: Portland

State: Oregon

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability