Staff Accountant InterContinental Hotel Cleveland

job overview

Perform basic professional accounting duties under supervision to maintain control over expenses, income, assets and liability of the hotel to ensure the security of the assets of the company in a centralized accounting environment.

At InterContinental Hotels we want our guests to relax and be themselves which means we need team members to:


* Be you – by being natural, professional and personable in the way you are with people 


* Get ready – by taking notice and using your knowledge so that you are prepared for anything


* Show you care – by being thoughtful in the way you welcome and connect with guests


* Take action – by showing initiative, taking ownership and going the extra mile 

Duties and Responsibilities

FINANCIAL RETURNS


* Perform or assist in the performance of month-end closing.  Input and reconcile all income for closing. Prepare reports, verify Trial Balance, and run Financial Statements for management review.


* Input General Ledger entries and journal vouchers as required.

Ensure daily transactions are posted and updated in a timely manner and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.  Maintain control over bookkeeping functions for the hotel to include preparation and review of information posted to subsidiary ledgers as needed.


* Prepare tax reconciliations, payments, reports and investigation as needed.   Maintain necessary records and back up documents required to balance taxes.  Complete monthly, quarterly and annual tax filing as required by the state, city and federal agency.


* Perform or assist in performing balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations.


* May review and verify accounts payable input and output, accounts receivable posting and billing, and maintain the daily income report, ensuring all necessary schedules are completed in a timely manner.

PEOPLE


* May ensure other accounting clerical staff members are properly trained and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their job functions.



* Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.  Key departmental contacts include Catering, Sales, Reservations, Accounting, and Front Office. 

GUEST EXPERIENCE


* Interact with outside contacts:
+ Guests – to resolve billing disputes and answer questions; to provide service to accounts
+ Regulatory agencies – to ensure compliance with governmental regulations and contractual agreements as needed; to coordinate external audits
+ HMG Accounting staff and Dir Regional Hotel Finance – to obtain or provide information 

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS


* Participate in the taking of inventories and verification of extensions on a monthly basis.


* Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports in accordance with reporting calendars, ensuring that all reports are submitted on a timely basis.


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