Accounts Payable Specialist - General Cashier in Mesa, Arizona at Delta Hotels Phoenix Mesa

Summary/Objective

The Accounts Payable/General Cashier is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing vendor payments, and managing daily cash operations for the hotel(s) under the Finance Office purview. This position plays a key role in supporting the Finance Department by ensuring compliance with internal controls, Arizona state tax requirements, and hotel brand standards.

Accounts Payable Responsibilities

- Review, verify, and process all vendor invoices for multiple hotels.

- Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents.

- Prepare weekly vendor payments.

- Maintain AP files and electronic records.

- Reconcile vendor statements.

- Support month-end closing.

- Ensure compliance with Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT).

- Maintain adherence to internal controls and audit standards.

General Cashiering Responsibilities

- Serve as the property’s custodian of house banks and change funds.

- Issue, audit, and balance departmental banks.

- Collect and record daily deposits.

- Prepare bank deposits.

- Reconcile petty cash.

- Support daily revenue reporting.

- Ensure compliance with cash-handling and PCI policies.

Compliance & Internal Controls

- Maintain confidentiality of financial information.

- Follow corporate accounting policies and SOPs.

- Assist with internal and external audits.

- Ensure compliance with Arizona regulations and hotel brand standards.

Physical & Working Conditions

- Office environment in a hotel property.

- Frequent computer use; occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.

- May require extended hours during closing periods.

- Must be legally authorized to work in Arizona.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

· 401K (Matching)

· Medical

· Dental

· Vision

· Life Insurance

· Long Term Disability

· Employee Discounts

EEO Statement

Delta Hotels by Marriott provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

- High school diploma or GED required.

- Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred.

Experience

- 1–2 years accounting/AP experience required.

- Hotel accounting experience preferred.

- Experience with Opera PMS, Micros/POS, BirchStreet, M3, or similar a plus.

Skills & Competencies

- Strong organizational skills and detail orientation.

- Strong communication and vendor service skills.

- Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems.

- Ability to manage cash accurately and responsibly.