Property Accountant in Tempe, Arizona at Embassy Suites

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The Property Accountant is responsible for supporting the financial operations of the hotel by maintaining accurate accounting records, completing reconciliations, reviewing financial transactions, and assisting with month-end reporting. This position works closely with hotel leadership and department managers to ensure financial information is accurate, timely, and properly documented.

Daily Accounting

• Review daily hotel revenue and financial activity for accuracy.
• Reconcile daily revenue, cash, credit card, and other payment transactions.
• Research and resolve discrepancies identified during reconciliation.
• Verify deposits and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.
• Review adjustments, refunds, paid-outs, and other financial transactions.
• Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation.

Accounts Payable

• Review invoices for appropriate documentation and approval.
• Ensure expenses are coded to the appropriate department and general ledger account.
• Research invoice discrepancies and communicate with vendors or department managers as needed.
• Maintain accurate vendor and payment records.
• Assist with payment processing and accounts payable reconciliation.

Accounts Receivable

• Review guest, group, corporate, and other outstanding receivables.
• Monitor aging balances and follow up on past-due accounts.
• Research billing discrepancies and coordinate corrections.
• Apply payments and maintain accurate account documentation.
• Support collection activities as appropriate.

Payroll & Labor Accounting

• Assist with payroll reconciliation and review.
• Research payroll discrepancies and corrections.
• Review labor-related financial reporting for accuracy.
• Coordinate with hotel leadership and HR regarding payroll documentation when necessary.

Month-End & Financial Reporting

• Complete assigned balance-sheet and general-ledger reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures.
• Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation as assigned.
• Review departmental expenses and investigate unusual variances.
• Assist management with P&L review, budget tracking, and financial reporting.
• Maintain supporting documentation for audits and financial reviews.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Follow established accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Protect confidential employee, guest, vendor, and financial information.
• Maintain accurate records for internal and external audits.
• Assist with responding to accounting and financial-documentation requests.
• Identify discrepancies and escalate material financial concerns to management.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Previous hotel accounting, bookkeeping, or property-level accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, payroll, and general accounting principles.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with hotel property-management, payroll, accounting, or financial-reporting systems preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial and employee information appropriately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, especially during month-end close.

The Property Accountant typically works closely with:

• General Manager
• Assistant General Manager
• Department Managers
• Human Resources
• Front Office
• Sales/Catering
• Corporate or Regional Accounting
• Vendors and approved business partners