Supports the day-to-day execution of general ledger impacted processes, including support to clients as they work with and understand these processes
Performs accounting functions specifically in the areas of account balancing, ledger reconciliation, reporting and discrepancy resolution
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
4-year bachelors degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; no work experience required
OR
2-year degree from an accredited university in Finance and Accounting or related major; 2 years experience in finance and accounting or related professional area
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Managing Work, Projects, and Policies
Coordinates and implements accounting work and projects as assigned
Coordinates, implements and follows up on Accounting SOP audits for all areas of the property
Complies with Federal and State laws applying to fraud and collection procedures
Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc
Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems
Compiles, codes, categorizes, calculates, tabulates, audits, or verifies information or data
Balances credit card ledgers
Verifies contracts for groups and performs credit reference checks for direct billed groups if necessary
Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals
Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc
Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work
Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines
Ensures profits and losses are documented accurately
Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued
Maintains a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets
Completes period end function each period
Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of financial resources
Demonstrating and Applying Accounting Knowledge
Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes
Demonstrates knowledge of return check procedures
Demonstrates knowledge of the Gross Revenue Report
Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency with write off procedures
Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency with consolidated deposit procedures
Keeps up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job
Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, develop financial spreadsheets, set up functions, enter data, or process information
Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards
Leading Accounting Teams
Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example
Motivates and provides a work environment where employees are productive
Imposes deadlines and delegates tasks
Provides an "open door policy" and is highly visible in areas of responsibility
Understands how to manage in a culturally diverse work environment
Manages the quality process in areas of customer service and employee satisfaction
Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities
Supports the development, mentoring and training of employees
Provides constructive coaching and counseling to employees
Trains people on account receivable posting techniques
Additional Responsibilities
Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person
Demonstrates personal integrity
Uses effective listening skills
Demonstrates self confidence, energy and enthusiasm
Manages group or interpersonal conflict effectively
Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner
Manages time well and possesses strong organizational skills
Presents ideas, expectations and information in a concise well organized way
Uses problem solving methodology for decision making and follow up
Makes collections calls if necessary