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Staff Accountant
Benchmark
Rye Brook, NY, United States
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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:
Find peace, quiet and wide-open spaces at Doral Arrowwood, the premier Resort and Conference Center in Westchester County. Nestled in the heart of 114 acres Doral Arrowwood offers an array of resort activities to relax and unwind. As a truly unique destination, this picturesque retreat features restful lodging, delicious dining, and exceptional meeting and special event venues designed to accommodate corporate executives and leisure guests.
By joining the Doral Arrowwood Team, you become part of Benchmark Hotels & Resorts. We have a mosaic of talent that drives our passion to be the difference by creating memorable experiences in the lives of all we serve.
The Staff Accountant will support multiple functions of the Accounting operation inclusive of, but not limited to, Accounts Receivables, Payables, and Income Audit. This role will also support balance sheet reconciliations and policing of Standard Operating Procedures.
Job Description:
QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING, & WORK EXPERIENCE
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• College degree in accounting or equivalent business experience preferred.
• In-depth Knowledge of computerized front office/billing systems (Opera).
• PC knowledge and experience with Windows, Microsoft Word and Excel Spreadsheet.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to perform various clerical and accounting duties.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
-Support the Accounts Receivable function by:
• Attend pre-conference and conference review meetings.
• Compile group bills and review all folios and tickets for accurate billing.
• Follow-up both verbally and in writing, on all past-due accounts to insure the timely collection of accounts receivable.
• Thoroughly document all collection activity/efforts.
• Review all past due accounts to determine collectibility of accounts.
• Recommend action to be taken on uncollectible accounts.
• Track and post the receiving of all Advance Deposits, issue receipts accordingly, and report any outstanding deposits to the Director of Finance and appropriate Sales Manager.
• Field customer inquiries courteously, efficiently and promptly.
• Responsible for researching charge-backs and to make sure that we reply within the deadlines of the credit card companies.
• Post payments and refunds, record discounts and charge-backs in a timely manner.
• Ensure that Sports Club and Golf membership dues are being billed on a timely basis and that all member files are kept up-to-date.
• Insure that Master Billed Local Negotiated and Wholesale account folios are being billed on a timely basis and that all files are kept up-to-date.
• Monitor Guest Ledger activity and communicate discrepancies.
• Assessing and communicating collection assumptions impacting the properties cash flow.
• Exercise and enforce the properties billing and credit standards.
-Support Accounts Payable function by:
• Assisting with invoice data entry in the event of invoice overflow. Reconciling Vendor statements.
• Fielding vendor call inquiries.
• Managing the Travel Agent payment process.
-Support the Income audit process by working with other accounting personnel to help ensure our system interfaces and information flow is maximized from an efficiency standpoint.
-Perform all activities in a professional manner and in accordance with company policy.
-Will be the “Be the Difference” with employees and guests by practicing the Benchmark Mosaic 4 P’s.