Staff Accountant - The Watermark Hotel

B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is a subsidiary of the largest private real estate company in the Washington, D.C. area, and has been in operation for over 130 years. The Hospitality Group operates a portfolio of more than 20 business class hotels with top brands from Intercontinental Hotel Groups, Marriott International, Hilton, and Best Western Hotels: along with The Watermark Hotel, The Hay-Adams Hotel, and Perch Putt. These properties are operated by a team of more than 1,000 enthusiastic hospitality professionals!

This position will assist the Controller in the financial activities of the company’s hotels in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group policy. They will support the accounting team members in their day to day task as well as train newly hired team members to the department. This position is responsible for coordinating the activities of the credit, billing, and collection efforts, the duties of general cashier and other accounting functions as needed. Interacts with guests in a friendly, courteous and professional manner to ensure guest satisfaction.

Detailed Overview

• The position will be responsible for completing and or assisting team members with the following operations and adherence to all published B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group accounting policies and procedures to include but not limited to:

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED required. Two year accounting degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Prior hospitality experience desired with core competencies in the area of accounts receivable, income audit, accounts payable, payroll and general cashier. Excellent computer knowledge with an understanding of Excel needed. Attention to detail, customer focused and the ability to perform job duties in fast paced environment.

Experience with the following systems is a plus:

• Yardi Voyager
• Kronos
• UltiPro
• Opera PMS
• Micros POS
• Microsoft Office

Duties & Responsibilities

• Income Audit
• Review Night Audit work
• Insure accuracy of posting
• Review all adjustments
• Reconcile credit card activity daily
• Review daily financial packet for GM and Controller review and approval
• Accounts Receivable
• Process invoices on City Ledger
• Maintain Aging Report
• Follow up on past due receivables
• Respond to Credit Cards inquiries and charge backs
• Processes direct bill applications
• Processes advance deposit on groups and catering functions
• Accounts Payable
• Process invoices through the company’s automated accounts payable system
• Track department spending through purchase orders
• Review capital improvement project invoices and submit for payment
• Review and submit employee expense reports
• Cash Deposits
• Count Daily Front Desk and Restaurant Deposits
• Report Cash over shorts
• Prepare Bank Deposits
• Complete Cash Worksheet
• Complete Monthly Bank and Main Safe Counts
• Payroll
• Review payroll records weekly for accuracy
• Ensure that all additional employee compensation is approved by management
• Record approved sick and vacation time on time cards
• Input server tips to payroll system
• Compile and present final payroll package for GM and Controller review and approval
• Month End Closing
• Complete check list published by corporate office
• Insure all accounting operation are completed with task prior to final deadline
• GL and P&L Statement Review
• Special Project as assigned.

B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring diverse professionals.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled