Crescent Hotels & Resorts
General Accountant II - Hotel
Crescent Hotels & Resorts, Reston, Virginia, United States, 22090
General Accountant (JW Marriott Reston Station)
Crescent Hotels & Resorts is honored to announce an exciting opportunity for a talented General Accountant for the grand opening of JW Marriott Reston Station this Fall! Join the opening team of the first JW Marriott in Virginia and experience a new level of luxury at our stunning 28‑story landmark overlooking Reston Row, a lively urban hub filled with top‑notch dining and entertainment options. The hotel features 247 rooms across 12 floors and a 35,000‑sq‑ft luxury meeting space with two ballrooms topped by 20‑foot ceilings. The JW Residences occupy the remaining 16 floors, and the property is conveniently located along the Silver Line Metro between Dulles International and Reagan National airports.
Benefits
Generous compensation package
An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates and their family members
401(k) matching program for eligible associates
Discounts with Crescent‑managed properties in North America for you and your family members
Responsibilities
Sort and verify accuracy of Night Audit work (primarily receivables), including reconciliation of banquet check extensions, coding of banquets at cost, and review and routing of sales and promotion checks.
Post city ledger payments in the property management system, reconcile and bill all city ledger accounts, perform follow‑up billing and credit‑collection documentation, and inform the Director of Finance about potential uncollectible accounts.
Reconcile credit‑card backup to General Cashier Summary and bill out credit cards (AMEX, Diners, etc.). Maintain accurate and legible logs for all credit cards.
Set up new accounts in accordance with the established credit policy.
Assist in reconciling open account status items.
Input General Cashier Summary and maintain binder.
File and distribute credit‑card cancellations, bulletins and credit warnings; process and follow‑up on all returned checks accepted as cash payment; record General Ledger and City Ledger reconciliations.
Verify that purchasing procedures are followed (compare purchase order price to invoice price, quantity, and confirm the purchase‑order number). Maintain an accurate, up‑to‑date Purchase Order Log.
Route invoices with purchase order attached to department heads and Executive Committee members for approval; ensure account coding is accurate and invoices are returned on time.
Process all approved invoices for payment, ensuring all appropriate signatures and backup are attached.
Pay all hotel invoices in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy of amount paid, account coding, invoice extension, and that all discounts are taken.
Handle all vendor inquiries and reconcile vendor statements.
Maintain open invoices file, paid invoices file and voided check file in an organized and up‑to‑date manner.
Interface checks and submit a log of all manual checks to the Director of Finance.
Other Job Functions
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
Perform any other accounting duties for both the hotel and residences as may be assigned.
Required Skills and Abilities
Accounting background (education or experience).
IT knowledge is a plus.
Ability to communicate clearly in English.
Self‑starting personality with an even disposition.
Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.
Good communication skills with guests.
Minimum two years experience in Accounts Receivable and Lightspeed.
Willingness to pitch‑in and help co‑workers with their job duties and to be a team player.
Knowledge of all applicable federal, state and local health and safety regulations.
Ability to grasp, lift, carry or transport up to 50 pounds.
Ability to operate various food and beverage equipment present at a function.
Ability to set realistic goals and standards.
Performance Standards Customer Satisfaction Our customers are what we are about. One of the keys to a positive guest experience is positive interaction with Crescent staff. You must remain professional at all times and treat all guests and associates with courtesy and respect, under all circumstances. Every Crescent associate is a guest‑relations ambassador, every working minute of every day.
Work Habits To maintain a positive guest and associate experience, your work habits should always meet and strive to exceed hotel standards for work procedures, dress, grooming, punctuality, and attendance. You should be adaptable to change in your work area and procedures, with a willingness to learn new skills and improve existing ones, have the ability to solve routine problems at work, and ask for help whenever you are not sure how to do something.
Safety & Security The safety and security of our guests and associates is of utmost importance to Crescent. Every Crescent associate should adhere to hotel security policies and procedures, particularly regarding key controls, lifting heavy objects, using chemicals, and effectively reporting safety hazards and safety concerns.
Our Differences Are What Make Us Great At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. We are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. This policy applies under 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c).
We are required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Benefits
Generous compensation package
An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates and their family members
401(k) matching program for eligible associates
Discounts with Crescent‑managed properties in North America for you and your family members
Responsibilities
Sort and verify accuracy of Night Audit work (primarily receivables), including reconciliation of banquet check extensions, coding of banquets at cost, and review and routing of sales and promotion checks.
Post city ledger payments in the property management system, reconcile and bill all city ledger accounts, perform follow‑up billing and credit‑collection documentation, and inform the Director of Finance about potential uncollectible accounts.
Reconcile credit‑card backup to General Cashier Summary and bill out credit cards (AMEX, Diners, etc.). Maintain accurate and legible logs for all credit cards.
Set up new accounts in accordance with the established credit policy.
Assist in reconciling open account status items.
Input General Cashier Summary and maintain binder.
File and distribute credit‑card cancellations, bulletins and credit warnings; process and follow‑up on all returned checks accepted as cash payment; record General Ledger and City Ledger reconciliations.
Verify that purchasing procedures are followed (compare purchase order price to invoice price, quantity, and confirm the purchase‑order number). Maintain an accurate, up‑to‑date Purchase Order Log.
Route invoices with purchase order attached to department heads and Executive Committee members for approval; ensure account coding is accurate and invoices are returned on time.
Process all approved invoices for payment, ensuring all appropriate signatures and backup are attached.
Pay all hotel invoices in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy of amount paid, account coding, invoice extension, and that all discounts are taken.
Handle all vendor inquiries and reconcile vendor statements.
Maintain open invoices file, paid invoices file and voided check file in an organized and up‑to‑date manner.
Interface checks and submit a log of all manual checks to the Director of Finance.
Other Job Functions
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
Perform any other accounting duties for both the hotel and residences as may be assigned.
Required Skills and Abilities
Accounting background (education or experience).
IT knowledge is a plus.
Ability to communicate clearly in English.
Self‑starting personality with an even disposition.
Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.
Good communication skills with guests.
Minimum two years experience in Accounts Receivable and Lightspeed.
Willingness to pitch‑in and help co‑workers with their job duties and to be a team player.
Knowledge of all applicable federal, state and local health and safety regulations.
Ability to grasp, lift, carry or transport up to 50 pounds.
Ability to operate various food and beverage equipment present at a function.
Ability to set realistic goals and standards.
Performance Standards Customer Satisfaction Our customers are what we are about. One of the keys to a positive guest experience is positive interaction with Crescent staff. You must remain professional at all times and treat all guests and associates with courtesy and respect, under all circumstances. Every Crescent associate is a guest‑relations ambassador, every working minute of every day.
Work Habits To maintain a positive guest and associate experience, your work habits should always meet and strive to exceed hotel standards for work procedures, dress, grooming, punctuality, and attendance. You should be adaptable to change in your work area and procedures, with a willingness to learn new skills and improve existing ones, have the ability to solve routine problems at work, and ask for help whenever you are not sure how to do something.
Safety & Security The safety and security of our guests and associates is of utmost importance to Crescent. Every Crescent associate should adhere to hotel security policies and procedures, particularly regarding key controls, lifting heavy objects, using chemicals, and effectively reporting safety hazards and safety concerns.
Our Differences Are What Make Us Great At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. We are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. This policy applies under 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c).
We are required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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