Staff Accountant - Full Time

Company: Benchmark Hospitality
Location: Lake Arrowhead
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Benchmark's company culture is central to our management philosophy. The company's stated purpose is "to provide an entrepreneurial environment where determined people dare to create, share, and build futures.

To be the "benchmark" by which all others are judged takes passion, courage, and dedication. We invite you to explore our extraordinary offering of unique opportunities, all with a common goal of providing an unforgettable journey.

Job Description Summary:

The Staff Accountant will be to oversee the Accounting department, in conjunction with the Controller, and maintain accounting standards within established policies and procedures.

Job Description:

BASIC FUNCTION: Knowledge of basic accounting principles.

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING, & WORK EXPERIENCE

• Experienced in accounting processes.
• Ability to accomplish necessary tasks on a computer.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience/training.
• College degree preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate in the English language.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Accounts Receivable:

• Ensure proper forms of payment have been received according to SOP for all upcoming groups.
• Ensure all deposits have been received according to the due date on the deposit report.
• Ensure that all invoices go out with supporting backup for all charges ( FIT's/banquet/catering)
• Audit all banquet, catering and miscellaneous charges that are posted to master accounts for accuracy.
• Complete AR Recap every week.
• Attend all pre-con meetings for special billing instructions.
• Communicate with clients and guests to request and arrange payments.

General functions:

• Perform cashier functions including, cash collection, cash recording and daily preparation of cash deposits.
• Review and enter invoices into accounting ledger software.
• Book accounting entries and maintain general ledger.
• Complete monthly assigned balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist Accounting Supervisor with bi-weekly payroll processing and related functions.
• Assist Accounting Supervisor and DOF during month-end closing procedures.
• Assist with preparation of operational budgets and forecasts.
• Directly assist Accounting Supervisor with day-to-day accounting procedures.
• Assist in preparation of accurate and timely monthly financial statements.
• Maintain schedules and backup for contracts, leases and other legal and financial records.
• Sort and distribute mail.
• Maintain the highest level of employee/guest relations.
• Maintain a good working relationship with all Departments.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS - KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to manage time and energies in an efficient, effective and organized manner.
• Must work well with others, have a positive attitude, and a self-starter.
• Excellent verbal and written skills are necessary to perform administrative and clerical duties using proper rules of grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Computer literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Office, intermediate Excel or ability to learn quickly.
• Experience with accounting software and POS/PMS systems. Intacct and Workday knowledge are a plus.
• Ability to maintain strict adherence to confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to operate phones, calculator, computer equipment, fax machines, copiers and printers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Job involves working under variable temperature conditions, extreme heat or cold and noise levels. Work environment includes administrative offices, indoors, outdoors and around fumes and/or odor hazards, dust and/or mite hazards.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas.
• Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.
• Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to ten pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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