Accounting - Junior Accountant
Halekulani Corp., Honolulu, HI, United States
Job Description
LEGACY is a core value that Halekulani lives by to celebrate our cultural history. For over 100 years, the hotel has welcomed visitors to Waikiki Beach, sharing our gracious hospitality, impeccable service, and unparalleled cuisine. Halekulani and Halepuna Waikiki employees live the legacy through the "art of service."
The Jr. Accountant is responsible for providing financial, administrative and clerical support to the hotel’s Accounting Department. Ensures the accurate processing of financial transactions including but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, income audit and general cashiering duties. Incumbent needs to exemplify the Company’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Assists with matching receiving invoices to authorized P.O.’s and review for accuracy of charges and account coding.
Assists with preparing, batching, filing and submitting weekly manual check runs according to established policies and procedures. Helps to collate and distribute check, prepares and submits requested check voids, re‑issuances, and cancels.
Assists with daily reconciliation of all point‑of‑sale systems.
Assists with the collection and auditing of paperwork from all revenue centers in the hotel, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Review and balance rebates, paid outs, miscellaneous charges to the PMS and POS systems and invoices for miscellaneous guest charges are processed regularly.
May assist with counting and verifying cash drops with hotel departments. Prepare bank deposits and maintains records of daily cash activity.
Helps to ensure records with backup are maintained in line with regulations and as per company policies.
Assists with daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing reports as directed.
Maintains an organized and accurate financial records and filing systems.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Requirements
Reports To: Accounting Manager
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.
Experience in Finance or Accounting or clerical experience preferably in a hotel or hospitality industry preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to learn basic accounting principals and financial processes.
Strong organizational skills, attention to details, ability to multi‑task various projects.
A proven ability to work effectively in a team environment is required. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish professional relationships.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to learn Microsoft Office and general ledger software.
Mental Demands
Must be able to comprehend, analyze, organize and prioritize a wide variety of information.
Requires the ability to read and perform mathematical calculations.
Requires concentration, alertness and attention to detail.
Must be able to maintain a courteous and professional demeanor.
Must be able to work collaboratively with other team members.
Physical Demands
Climbing
Stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling
Standing
Walking
Handling or fingering
Eye‑hand‑foot coordination
Use of vision
Pushing
Communication Demands
Talking (in‑person) to co‑workers
Talking (in‑person) to business associates (i.e., outside contractors, vendors, etc.)
Talking (in‑person) to the public (including guests)
Talking on the telephone and/or video conferencing
Written communication to co‑workers
Written communication to business associates (i.e., outside contractors, vendors, etc.)
Written communication to the public (including guests)
Supervising employees or monitoring services provided by outside consultants, vendors and suppliers
Responding to written or verbal requests from co‑workers
Responding to written or verbal requests from business associates (i.e., outside contractors, vendors, etc.)
Responding to written or verbal requests from the public (including guests)
Training and/or giving verbal instructions
Training and/or giving written instructions
Receiving written instructions
Reading
Visiting and/or working at other work sites
Work Environment
Primarily work indoors in an air‑conditioned environment.
Generally Monday through Friday, minimum 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Holiday and weekend work may be required.
Must be flexible with work schedule, pending the need to deliver services outside the normal work shift, as well as potential business travel.
Materials or Equipment Directly Used
Uses a personal computer and other office machines and equipment such as a calculator, telephone, copy machine, fax machine, other equipment as required, and various office supplies and writing instruments to carry out duties.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Hotels and Resorts of Halekulani is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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LEGACY is a core value that Halekulani lives by to celebrate our cultural history. For over 100 years, the hotel has welcomed visitors to Waikiki Beach, sharing our gracious hospitality, impeccable service, and unparalleled cuisine. Halekulani and Halepuna Waikiki employees live the legacy through the "art of service."
The Jr. Accountant is responsible for providing financial, administrative and clerical support to the hotel’s Accounting Department. Ensures the accurate processing of financial transactions including but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, income audit and general cashiering duties. Incumbent needs to exemplify the Company’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Assists with matching receiving invoices to authorized P.O.’s and review for accuracy of charges and account coding.
Assists with preparing, batching, filing and submitting weekly manual check runs according to established policies and procedures. Helps to collate and distribute check, prepares and submits requested check voids, re‑issuances, and cancels.
Assists with daily reconciliation of all point‑of‑sale systems.
Assists with the collection and auditing of paperwork from all revenue centers in the hotel, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Review and balance rebates, paid outs, miscellaneous charges to the PMS and POS systems and invoices for miscellaneous guest charges are processed regularly.
May assist with counting and verifying cash drops with hotel departments. Prepare bank deposits and maintains records of daily cash activity.
Helps to ensure records with backup are maintained in line with regulations and as per company policies.
Assists with daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing reports as directed.
Maintains an organized and accurate financial records and filing systems.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Requirements
Reports To: Accounting Manager
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.
Experience in Finance or Accounting or clerical experience preferably in a hotel or hospitality industry preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to learn basic accounting principals and financial processes.
Strong organizational skills, attention to details, ability to multi‑task various projects.
A proven ability to work effectively in a team environment is required. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish professional relationships.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to learn Microsoft Office and general ledger software.
Mental Demands
Must be able to comprehend, analyze, organize and prioritize a wide variety of information.
Requires the ability to read and perform mathematical calculations.
Requires concentration, alertness and attention to detail.
Must be able to maintain a courteous and professional demeanor.
Must be able to work collaboratively with other team members.
Physical Demands
Climbing
Stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling
Standing
Walking
Handling or fingering
Eye‑hand‑foot coordination
Use of vision
Pushing
Communication Demands
Talking (in‑person) to co‑workers
Talking (in‑person) to business associates (i.e., outside contractors, vendors, etc.)
Talking (in‑person) to the public (including guests)
Talking on the telephone and/or video conferencing
Written communication to co‑workers
Written communication to business associates (i.e., outside contractors, vendors, etc.)
Written communication to the public (including guests)
Supervising employees or monitoring services provided by outside consultants, vendors and suppliers
Responding to written or verbal requests from co‑workers
Responding to written or verbal requests from business associates (i.e., outside contractors, vendors, etc.)
Responding to written or verbal requests from the public (including guests)
Training and/or giving verbal instructions
Training and/or giving written instructions
Receiving written instructions
Reading
Visiting and/or working at other work sites
Work Environment
Primarily work indoors in an air‑conditioned environment.
Generally Monday through Friday, minimum 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Holiday and weekend work may be required.
Must be flexible with work schedule, pending the need to deliver services outside the normal work shift, as well as potential business travel.
Materials or Equipment Directly Used
Uses a personal computer and other office machines and equipment such as a calculator, telephone, copy machine, fax machine, other equipment as required, and various office supplies and writing instruments to carry out duties.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Hotels and Resorts of Halekulani is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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