Arbor Lodging is a leading hotel investment and management company with a growing portfolio of hotels across the United States. We have been entrusted by numerous partners and are approved managers for Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. Our culture is focused on connecting our guests with exceptional experiences. We are people-focused, data-driven, and accountable—to our guests and our clients.
**Summary**:
The Corporate Accounting Specialist plays a crucial role in our dynamic hotel management company by ensuring accurate financial transactions, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and contributing to the overall financial health of our organization. This position involves managing various accounting tasks related to multiple hotel properties, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing valuable insights to support strategic decision-making.
**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Oversee the Accounts Payable process, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies. Review and approve invoices for payment, verifying coding and proper authorization.
- Input invoices and process payments in a timely manner.
- Conduct training sessions for property leaders on AP input processes and procedures. Provide ongoing support and guidance to property leaders to ensure consistent and accurate AP data entry.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of financial transactions. Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Assist in ad hoc financial projects and analyses as needed. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial information and support decision-making.
- Maintain organized and up-to-date financial records for all transactions. Reconcile accounts regularly to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Implement and manage chargebacks reporting systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Analyze chargeback data to identify trends and recommend improvements in processes.
- Set and work towards achieving a 100% response rate across all Arbor Lodging hotels.
- Strive for high reversal rates by proactively addressing financial discrepancies and chargebacks.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required, CPA or MBA a plus
- Hospitality or Real Estate experience a plus
- M3 and Hotel PMS system experience a plus
- Superior ability to prioritize and focus in a high-paced, multi-tasking environment
- Superior communications skills
- Cooperative team player and ability to work independently
- Interest in personal and professional development and advancement
- Assist in on-time delivery of accurate financial packages for the assigned properties
- Low error rates and overall quality of work output
- Motivating and effective management skills
- Learning and demonstration of evolving accounting and technology
- Ability to self-manage tasks in a dynamic environment
- Self-motivated to meet deadlines and objectives
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
**Benefits**:
- Competitive salary
- Annual review with increase potential
- Life insurance, SSGM, mobile
- Gas and grocery stipend
- Additional benefits may be available
**Arbor's Guiding Principles**:
Arbor Lodging focuses on Five Guiding Principles to foster a culture where growth, development, and progression thrive within the properties:
- _**Do the Right Thing**_ - Operate and act with integrity in all you do even when it is not convenient.
- _**Lead with Heart**_ - Be kind, passionate and hospitable.
- _**Be Accountable**_ - Take ownership and deliver results.
- _**Aim Higher**_ - Go above and beyond to exceed expectations and pursue thoughtful change.
- _**Celebrate Differences**_ - Embrace diversity; respect individual opinions and ideas.
- Arbor Lodging Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arbor Lodging Management complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities._
Tipo de puesto: Tiempo completo, Indefinido
Beneficios:
- Seguro de vida
- Vales de despensa
Lugar de trabajo: Empleo presencial
