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Spire SeaTac Management LLC Hotel General Accountant in SeaTac, Washington
Description Job Title: General Accountant Department: Accounting Reports To: Controller The Seattle Airport Marriott is looking to hire a full time General Accountant. Rate: $22.05-23.60/hr Dependent on Experience Purpose of the Accounting position: To ensure that accounting functions are completed in a timely manner and according to established policies. Most of the time spent in this position will be in Accounts Payable - Processing payments of hotel bills after verifying that all documents are accurate as to items, price, extensions and proper receiving and approval by the department heads. Other functions will include Accounts Receivable, daily reconciliations, and guest billing inquiries. This is an entry level position. ESSENTIAL DUTIES * Match receiving records, purchase orders, requisitions, and invoices for proper gl coding and approvals. * Verify room, food, beverage, and audio-visual charges on group master accounts. Prepare invoice and invoice client. Follow up within two weeks on outstanding invoice. * Answer inquiries from guests and groups regarding billing. * Respond and follow up on special requests from guests/residents with unique needs. * Comply with company, brand, and owner quality assurance and audit compliance expectations and standards. * Assist in any other tasks as required by management. GENERAL DUTIES * Protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers. * Maintain confidentiality of proprietary materials and information. * Handle sensitive issues with employees and/or guests with tact, respect, diplomacy, and confidentiality. * Ensure uniform, name tags, and personal appearance are clean, hygienic, professional and in compliance with company policies and procedures. * Know your work schedule and follow it with a high degree of reliability * Work in a cooperative and friendly manner with fellow employees * Maintain professional attire and personal hygiene * Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area * Perform your job according to standard operating procedures * Read, understand and follow all policies, procedures and rules as stated in the Employee Handbook and any Policy manual * Utilize protective equipment, when applicable * Keeps communication flowing freely among all departments * Inform management promptly of any work-related problems or guest complaints * Practice 'aggressive hospitality' and provide guest satisfaction * Promote the hotel through goodwill, courtesy and a positive attitude * Perform any reasonable request as assigned or directed by management * Provide for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules * Promptly report substandard (unsafe) conditions to supervisor * Follow property specific procedures for handling emergency situations (e.g., evacuations, medical emergencies, natural disasters). * Report work related accidents, or other injuries immediately upon occurrence to manager/supervisor. * Aid individuals with disabilities, including assisting visually, hearing, or physically impaired I individuals within guidelines (e.g., escorting them when requested, using words to explain actions, writing directions on paper, moving objects out of the way, or offering access to Braille or TDD phones) SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES * None PHYSICAL DEMANDS * The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job * Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear * Th