Accounts Receivable Representative - Ithaca, United States - Cornell University

Description

Our College:

Leading at the intersection of people, business, and technology, the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business is one of the most comprehensive business schools in the nation and includes many areas of expertise not found in any other leading institution.

The college is comprised of the university's three accredited business schools, each of which is recognized as among the best in higher education:
the Charles H.

Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, and the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration.

Our academic research; industry and community engagement; and undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs all reflect the future of business:
flexible, collaborative, and cross-disciplinary. The college community includes 232 research faculty, 46,000 alumni, and nearly 3,300 undergraduate, professional, and graduate students.

The SC Johnson College of Business has an unparalleled resource base from which to draw-within the college, Cornell Tech in New York City, and Cornell University broadly.

Our Team:

The Budget and Finance Team within the SC Johnson College of Business supports strategic and transactional financial operations across our three schools, our central college unit and the Statler Hotel across our two campuses in Ithaca and NYC.

This team consists of individuals who take a progressive approach to financial planning and reporting, utilizing data-driven techniques and tools to support our college's mission and enhance our organizational effectiveness.

The Statler Hotel:

Located in the heart of a vibrant Ivy League campus, the Statler Hotel is part of Cornell University's Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration and is the gateway to Cornell University for many visitors.

Inspired by curiosity, the humble spirit of Upstate New York, and the scenic beauty of the Finger Lakes region, the Hotel has earned the dual distinction as the area's only AAA Four Diamond Award-winning property and the Ivy League's only "teaching hotel." With 153 rooms, the Statler Hotel is a full-service property with a conference center, three restaurants and over 16,000 square feet of meeting and banquet facilities.

We are a team of hospitality professionals who proudly lead the premiere collegiate lifestyle hotel, welcoming the world to the cherished gathering place for those who love Cornell University.

We challenge thinking, while connecting and cultivating people. Our actions are driven by a collective aspiration to build a culture of collaboration, celebration, and excellence.

Our mission is to provide uniquely crafted experiences through personalized connections that will inspire future leaders who will change the world of hospitality.

This Position:

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Under the general direction of the Statler Hotel's Controller and as a highly engaged and collaborative member of the greater finance team in the College of Business, the Accounts Receivable Representative will work collaboratively with the Hotel operations team to ensure the adherence to proper accounting principles, policies, regulations, and PCI compliance.

Key stakeholders that this role will interact with daily from the Hotel are the Rooms division, Food and Beverage division, Sales and Marketing, IT, HR, Facilities and student workers.

Main responsibilities for the Accounts Receivable Representative will include:

• Ensuring that all types of payments received are posted and applied accurately to our local booking and point of sale systems, this includes a verification of credit card batch settlement.
• Setting up of customer accounts in our property management systems and distributing our internal and external customer billing statements.
• Participating in the decision-making process of credit extension to customers.
• Processing of timely and accurate client charges with invoices and bi-monthly account statements.
• Reconciling quarterly revenue used to determine sales incentive plan payouts.
• Promptly answering customer inquiries and questions about their accounts.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration or minimum of two years' experience in an accounting/business administration field.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft computer applications and accounting systems.
• Maintains adequate documentation of work.
• Priority to uphold ethical and code of conduct standards of Cornell University, the SC Johnson College of Business, and the Statler Hotel Accounting office.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work experience in the hospitality industry in a front office, night audit, accounts receivable or hotel operations position.
• Experience working with a hotel Property Management System and Micros point of sale systems.

Rewards & Benefits at Cornell:
This position is a full-time position based in Ithaca, NY, and is eligible for benefits. Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available for this position. If interested in applying please include a cover letter with your application.

Cornell has been nationally recognized as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability and diversity initiatives


Cornell's key benefits include:

• Health Care - Several plan options for medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision care coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off & Leave Provisions with flexible work options - This includes vacation time, health and personal time, holidays, and parental leave.
• Retirement Plans - Employees are eligible for the 403(b) College and University Retirement Plan
• Education - Options include the Employee Degree Program, taking classes to enrich your career skills, New York's 529 College Savings Program, and Cornell Children's Tuition Scholarship.

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University Job Title:
Accounts Rep IV


Job Family:
Fin/Budget/Planning


Level:
D


Pay Rate Type:
Hourly


Pay Range:
$ $27.90


Remote Option Availability:
Hybrid Remote


Company:
Endowed


Contact Name:
Theresa Lynch


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