Staff Accountant

Marcus Hotels and ResortsPosition Description



 

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

 

I.                     Position Summary:



Reporting to the Director of Hotel Accounting, responsible for a wide range of accounting and financial reporting activities including general ledger account reconciliations & analysis, preparing & reviewing financial statements, sales tax returns, assisting with audits & special projects.

 

II.                     Duties and Responsibilities:



·         Support multiple hotel operations in a wide-range of

      accounting and financial reporting activities.

·         Reconcile Hotel balance sheet accounts each month as

      directed in an accurate and timely manner.

·         Assist with the monthly closing process for multiple hotels.

·         Effectively Interact with a wide-range of internal and external

      associates as needed.

·         Continually evaluate accounting & financial reporting

      procedures and offer suggestions for process

      improvements.

·         Perform other accounting duties and assist with projects as

      directed.

·         Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary information.

 III.                     Qualifications and Requirements



Education:   Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance, bachelor’s degree preferred.





Experience:   Minimum one year of financial accounting or equivalent experience. Hospitality experience preferred, but not required.

     

      Skills and Knowledge:

·         Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

·         Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work

      effectively with staff, consultants, vendors, and customers

      in a highly professional manner.

·         Effective written and oral communication skills including

      ability to relate to various audiences.

·         Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

·         Ability to complete tasks accurately and within prescribed

      deadlines.

·         Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple

      priorities in a timely manner and with a high degree of

      accuracy.

·         Strong analytical skills and ability to exercise good judgment.

·         Ability to work both independently and in a team

      environment.

 

      Desired Personal Attributes:

·         Ability to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of

      diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

·         Pleasant and patient, dependable, resourceful and flexible.

·         Dead-line oriented.

 Other:

·         Requires minimal physical strength to perform the essential

      functions of the job.

·         Travel between hotel locations may be required.

·         Must be able to work the required schedule.

·         Must posses potential and ability to move into  

      hotel operations at a later date either in Milwaukee

      area hotels or in other locations.