What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Freehand?
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: This position provides support to the Director of Finance by assisting in the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports, overseeing daily operation of the Accounting Department activities and internal control procedures ensuring compliance with all Federal, State and local regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Prepare, record, and process accounts payable and cash disbursement, and accounts
receivable and cash receipts
• Prepare allocation tables for indirect expenses and revenue items as needed
• Monthly bank reconciliation
• Prepare and process payroll and deduction schedules
• Maintains required records, reports, and files in an organized manner.
• Gathers pertinent data pertaining to inventories, accounts payable accruals, and any other
information necessary to prepare relevant journal entries
• Assists in the preparation of budgets, forecasts and capital spending plans
• Review credit card refunds to ensure legitimate refunds
• Assists with on-boarding of newly hired associates
• Other duties as assigned by management.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES:
• Assist in the posting of accounts to the general ledger for accounts receivable, cash receipts,
accounts payable, cash disbursements and payroll
• Review open invoice reports and follow up with a schedule of payments or adjustments
• Assist Director of Finance with the year-end financial audit
• Perform other related activities as requested
• Responds to questions from managers and employees.
• Assists with Payroll and PTO questions
• Attends meetings as necessary.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Enthusiastic, highly motivated and guest driven
• Excellent interpersonal and communication experience, both verbal & written
• Flexible and able to work various shifts, ability to work in high pressure situations.
EDUCATION:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related filed
• 2 years of experience in hotel accounting.
KNOWLEDGE:
• Extensive knowledge of computer based front and back of house accounting management
systems.
SKILLS:
• Ability to prioritize. Detail oriented
• Must be able to read, speak, write, and understand English.
PHYSICAL
The individual in this position must be able to move about the hotel as well as sit or remain stationary
for long period of time.
This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the
exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform
and other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.
