Why us?

Sage Hotel Management is currently hiring for an Accounting Clerk at The Alexandrian Hotel, in Alexandria, VA.

At Sage Hotel Management, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We are known amongst our staff, our owners, our guests, and our communities as leaders in our field who are authentic, humble, innovative, and flexible operators driven to anticipate needs and exceed expectations.

Sage’s vision is to be recognized by our customers as the best in our business through ensuring a culture that “makes the ordinary extraordinary!” The ideal candidate should champion this culture in every touchpoint of our business from our associates, guests, owners, and communities. The service and courtesy you extend and promote daily will ensure a healthy and productive culture of serving others with excellence. Join us today!

Job Overview

Bill and collect all revenue owed to the hotel in an accurate, timely manner in accordance with accounting policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Sort and verify accuracy of Night Audit work (primarily receivables aspect), including reconciliation of banquet check extensions, coding of banquets at cost, review and route sales and promotion checks with back-up.
• Record department administration phone calls and inform Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller of any potential concern.
• Post city ledger payments in PMS system, reconcile and bill all city ledger accounts.
• Perform follow-up billing and credit collection documentation and inform Assistant Controller of any potential uncollectible accounts.
• Reconcile credit card back-up to General Cashier Summary and inform Assistant Controller of any discrepancies. Bill out credit cards (AMEX, DINERS, etc.).
• Maintain accurate and legible logs for all credit cards.
• Set up new accounts in accordance with established credit policy. Assist in reconciling open account status items. Input General Cashier Summary and maintain binder. File and distribute credit card cancellations, bulletins and credit warnings. Process and follow-up on all returned checks accepted as cash payment. Record General Ledger and City Ledger reconciliations.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent experience.

Experience

Accounting background preferred, but not required

Knowledge/Skills

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to compile facts and figures.
• Ability to operate personal computer and calculator. Telephone etiquette skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to communicate on telephone with questions/information.
• Ability to view CRT screen.
• Ability to communicate with clients calling in on telephone.
• Ability to read folios, accounts, etc.
• Lifting and carrying files and papers up to 5 lbs. No bending/kneeling required. Mobility -stationary position. No continuous standing, climbing or driving required.

Environment

Work inside 100% of 8 hours.

Benefits

Sage Hotel & Restaurant Discounts across the US

Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance

Convenient Downtown Location

Free Shift Meal

Marriott International Hotel Discount for you and your Friends and Family

Free Parking for all Associates