What are the responsibilities and job description for the Property Accountant I position at Little America Hotels & Resorts?
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily cash handling procedures across all departments
- Audit property ATMs, coin operated washers, and cash machine
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of bank deposits
- Verify cash counts, cashier banks, and drop procedures
- Monitor compliance with cash handling policies
- Process and record incoming payments (cash, checks, credit cards)
- Coordinate with Property Accountant to ensure proper application of payments
- Maintain documentation for all deposits and transactions
- Reconcile daily cash receipts to system totals
- Investigate and resolve cash variances
- Assist with bank-related reconciliations as assigned
- Maintain strong internal controls over cash
- Identify and report discrepancies or control issues
Qualifications:
- 2-4 years of progressive cash handling or accounting experience, with hospitality industry experience strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
- Experience with PMS and POS systems and cash controls
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with other departments
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and excellence
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods sitting and standing at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to fifteen (15) pounds at times