Four Seasons Hotels is hiring: Accounting Generalist in Nashville

Accounting Generalist

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

Nashville, a city of rich culture & home to Southern hospitality. Superb residences set high above the downtown buzz with far-reaching views of the Cumberland River and city skyline. 40 stories high, with 235 keys (42 suites) and 143 residence units the property is located in the upmarket neighborhood of SoBro where floor to ceiling windows provide unobstructed downtown panoramic views. The hotel features 25,330 sq ft of meeting space, Mimo Restaurant and Bar, a luxury spa, and an outdoor pool deck.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an Accounting Generalist to be part of Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Nashville!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Process all invoices and manual checks through the computer system.

Maintain current filing system for all invoices. Ensure all payments are made correctly and with the correct authorization.

Reconcile vendor statements as they are received, with reconciling items, including any correspondence from the vendor clearly indicated and resolve all discrepancies directly with the vendor.

Run the required reports at month end to close monthly accounting activity.

Ensure all goods received and services provided, but not yet invoiced, are properly accrued and expensed and that the outstanding liabilities for other accruals are accurate and agree to all supporting documentation.

Verify and process Expense Reports and Petty Cash reimbursements ensuring compliance with key controls.

Complete wire authorization forms for wire transfer and ensure it is signed by two authorized signatories (from Groups A & B) and ensure all applicable backup supports the transfer.

Ensure all standing orders for electronic disbursements are approved in accordance with the normal payment procedures and signed by the check signatories.

Prepare journal entry for accrual of invoices received after closing and for goods and services received, but not yet invoiced.

Maintain a separate file for purchases of all operating equipment items (china, glass, silver and linen) and capital items under the direction of the Assistant Director of Finance.

Maintain, and constantly update, an approved vendor listing file.

Complies with Four Seasons' Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact.

Works harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

Two (2) to five (5) years' experience with a Finance Department, preferably within a hotel.

Solid interpersonal and relationship-building skills to work with cross-functional teams.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare and deliver reports, effective presentations and to facilitate meetings.

Promote a continuous learning environment that creates an atmosphere for professional development opportunities.

Apply an ethical approach to influence the outcome of situations.

Serve as a role model for others by demonstrating appropriate business conduct and ethical principles.

Continuously seek to improve/develop the performance of others and continuously strive to improve his/her own performance.

Work in a safe, prudent, and organized manner.

Require a working technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and all corporate policies and procedures.

Require knowledge of and the ability to operate computer equipment and excellent Excel and Computer Skills. Sun, iScala and Opera Systems knowledge would be ideal and greatly valued.

Strategic, analytical and have solid business acumen.

Ability to read, write and speak English.