Staff Accountant ($23 - $25 hourly) - The Watermark Hotel

B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is a subsidiary of the largest private real estate company in the Washington, D.C. area, and has been in operation for over 130 years. The Hospitality Group operates a portfolio of more than 20 business class hotels with top brands from Intercontinental Hotel Groups, Marriott International, Hilton, and Best Western Hotels: along with The Watermark Hotel, The Hay-Adams Hotel, and Perch Putt. These properties are operated by a team of more than 1,000 enthusiastic hospitality professionals! This position will assist the Controller in the financial activities of the company’s hotels in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group policy. They will support the accounting team members in their day to day task as well as train newly hired team members to the department. This position is responsible for coordinating the activities of the credit, billing, and collection efforts, the duties of general cashier and other accounting functions as needed. Interacts with guests in a friendly, courteous and professional manner to ensure guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

The position will be responsible for completing and or assisting team members with the following operations and adherence to all published B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group accounting policies and procedures to include but not limited to:

Income Audit

Review Night Audit work

Insure accuracy of posting

Review all adjustments

Reconcile credit card activity daily

Review daily financial packet for GM and Controller review and approval

Accounts Receivable

Process invoices on City Ledger

Maintain Aging Report

Follow up on past due receivables

Respond to Credit Cards inquiries and charge backs

Processes direct bill applications

Processes advance deposit on groups and catering functions

Accounts Payable

Process invoices through the company’s automated accounts payable system

Track department spending through purchase orders

Review capital improvement project invoices and submit for payment

Review and submit employee expense reports

Cash Deposits

Count Daily Front Desk and Restaurant Deposits

Report Cash over shorts

Prepare Bank Deposits

Complete Cash Worksheet

Complete Monthly Bank and Main Safe Counts

Payroll

Review payroll records weekly for accuracy

Ensure that all additional employee compensation is approved by management

Record approved sick and vacation time on time cards

Input server tips to payroll system

Compile and present final payroll package for GM and Controller review and approval

Month End Closing

Complete check list published by corporate office

Ensure all accounting operations are completed with tasks prior to final deadline

GL and P&L Statement Review

Special Projects as assigned

Duties & Responsibilities

Qualifications

Education:

High School diploma or GED required. Two year accounting degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Prior hospitality experience desired with core competencies in the area of accounts receivable, income audit, accounts payable, payroll and general cashier. Excellent computer knowledge with an understanding of Excel needed. Attention to detail, customer focused and the ability to perform job duties in fast paced environment.

Experience with the following systems is a plus:

Yardi Voyager

Kronos

UltiPro

Opera PMS

Micros POS

Microsoft Office

B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring diverse professionals.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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