Staff Accountant

Company Description

Fairmont Dallas, located in the Arts District of downtown Dallas, offers 545 elegant guestrooms and suites, with over 73,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. For over 50 years, Fairmont Dallas has been the setting for countless civic, social cultural, convention and corporate events, setting the stage for countless memories.

Job Description

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

 

1. Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards.
2. Manage the forecasting and budgeting activities and assist/train department leaders
3. Prepare & review monthly account reconciliations and credit card receipts tracking
4. Assist with the month-end close process, including journal entry preparation and analyzing financial information
5. Participate in the periodic inventory procedures
6. Position coverage for I/T, A/P, General Cashier, Payroll, Income Audit, Labor Management
7. Track contracts and ensure compliance and timely renewal
8. Review and approve expense reports and daily transaction packets
9. Ensure financial records and transactions are maintained in compliance with GAAP and company policies and procedures
10. Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
11. Analyze business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and internal process steps and recommend new processes or solutions to business and financial problems
12. Actively participate in the departmental colleague engagement efforts
13. Follow all safety policies and maintain a safe work environment
14. Administration and Contact Person for merchant services identifying and resolving variances
15. Handling billing queries, issues and disputes, including credit card inquiries.
16. Assist in the integration of hotel and accounting technology systems including software applications, current and future
17. Provide daily I/T helpdesk coverage
18. Coach and train other employees in ensuring Accor policies and procedures are adhered to at all times
19. Participate in internal and external audits as required
20. Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
21. Maintain Computer Security protocols
22. Conference Services, Front Office and Food and Beverage departments.
23. Assist with other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

 

1. University/College Degree in Business Finance/Accounting or a relevant field of work or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
2. Previous Accounting and/or Hotel experience required
3. Self-starter with excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
4. Ability to work cohesively as part of a team, provide engaging service and possess problem solving abilities
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and most particularly Excel advanced skills required
6. Prior experience with accounting systems and POS (Sun, Opera, Silverware, CORA)
7. Excellent administrative, interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills
8. Self-motivating with a high degree of analytical ability and confidentiality
9. Willing to work a flexible schedule in order to accomplish all major responsibilities and tasks
10. Compute basic mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers).
11. Ability to:

• perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.
• prioritize, organize and follow up.
• be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgement.
• follow directions thoroughly.
• understand guest’s service needs.
• work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
• work with minimal supervision.
• maintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent hotel data.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you:

• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Complimentary Shift Meal
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide.
• Learning programs through our Academy designed to sharpen your skills.
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, such as Planet 21
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities