General Accountant

Job description
Position is opened until July 18, 2024 or until filled.

Where travel converges with the Marriott hotel experience, Brilliant Travel is the result. Similarly, our Brilliant Traveler is on a journey of enhancement: of curation and synthesis…of finding what defines their travels, and themselves.

At the Marriott Denver Tech Center Hotel, a member of Sage Hospitality, you are empowered and encouraged to create memorable and positive guest experiences with every guest every day. At Sage our experience is different. We are one of the nation’s leading hotel and restaurant management and investment companies. Sage has a dynamic and progressive culture, is value oriented, customer service driven and brings together a team of people passionate about making a meaningful difference every day.

The Denver Marriott Tech Center features 605 guest rooms, over 4+,000 square foot of meetings space, and a local Beer Garden. Located in the heart of the Denver Tech Center there is easy access to the light rail taking you right into Downtown Denver. It’s also near Denver Tech Center’s top attractions, including activities in Greenwood Village, Comedy Works, the Landmark Theater & Village Greens Park.

Come join us at the Marriott Denver Tech Center and become part of a diverse and dynamic team!

In your role at the Marriott Denver Tech Center, you will be enriching the lives of our fellow team members and our guests’ one experience at a time. You play an important role in being a “Host” for our hotel by creating meaningful connections, responding to cues, and making it brilliant.

We dare to be different; not only in the experiences we provide our guests, but also in the experience we provide our associates. Being true to ourselves is simply a part of who we are. Together, we strive to create a community that is based on integrity, respect, creativity, and mutual support. Being a part of an organization where things matter is what our associates’ value most.

The General Accountant maintains the property’s Income Audit, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll System, and General Cashier functions in a timely, accurate manner in accordance with accounting policies and procedures. Sort documents and post debits/credits to proper accounts. Verify amounts and codes on various forms for accuracy. Balance entries and make necessary corrections. Maintain and make necessary adjustments to records and/or logs such as journals, payroll/time reports, or property records. Verify and reconcile simple bank statements or department records.
• Work in conjunction with the night auditors and department managers to maximize revenues and ensure accuracy of postings through processing the income audit daily.
• Work closely with sales managers to ensure accurate/timely group billing and follow up with and manage hotel A/R aging.
• Assist in training of accounting practices within other departments to ensure understanding of SOPs and compliance audit requirements.
• Analyze financial data and resolve discrepancies and provide open communications and recommendations for changes and efficiencies as appropriate.
• Create and delivery of payroll and daily revenue reports to department managers. Follow up on discrepancies of reports.
• Balance, reconcile and close various daily accounts and prepare the daily statements to provide accurate, timely information to management while ensuring proper controls are maintained.
• Respond to customer issues/complaints/problems in a quick efficient manner to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality service.
• Prepare reports and communications to the Controller, Assistant Controller and other Hotel Executive Committee members on revenue issues/problems and other pertinent information.
• Process payroll to meet compliance standards and deadlines.
• Input and reconcile daily tip reporting.
• Distribution of payroll to comply with standards and deadlines.
• Maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous manner at all times.
• All other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

Education/Formal Training

One to two years of post-high school education.

Experience

One year of experience in similar role. Accounting background preferred, but not required.

Knowledge/Skills
• Requires thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures of the accounting and hospitality professions.
• Requires knowledge of the hotel's and company policies and procedures and the ability to determine course of action based on these guidelines.
• Ability to compile facts and figures.
• Prefer intermediate MicroSoft Office skills. Excel and Word.
• Requires ability to investigate and analyze current activities and/or information involving readily available data and indicating logical conclusions and recommendations.
• Ability to make decisions based on general policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate a computer and calculator.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions, communicate both verbally and in writing, utilize analytical thought processes, understand verbal/written technical and mechanical instruction, and be highly organized.
• Must have ability to communicate effectively and courteously with employees, guests and contractors in writing, via telephone and in person.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Lifting, carrying of files/papers - typically 10-15 lbs.
• Bending/kneeling required for transporting documents and filing.
• Mobility - must be able to move between offices and hotel and help during an emergency situation.

Environment

Prolonged sitting at indoor, thermostatically climate-controlled work area under florescent lighting

▪ Medical, dental, & vision insurance

▪ Health savings and flexible spending accounts

▪ Basic Life and AD&D insurance

▪ Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays

▪ Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching

▪ Employee Assistance Program

▪ Tuition Reimbursement

▪ Marriott and Sage Hotels and Restaurant Discounts Worldwide

▪ Free On-Site Parking

▪ One free hot meal per shift

▪ Free RTD EcoPass

▪ Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.

USD $1+.00 - USD $21.00 /Hr.

United States
Colorado
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