Staff Accountant

LINE DC

Staff Accountant

Washington, DC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    NEW! Offering a $300 HIRING BONUS for any Ward 1 residents! If you live in Ward 1 and get hired, we are offering a $300 hiring bonus to be paid in 30 days of employment.

    About our Company

    We are seeking a dynamic Staff Accountant to join our team. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for the hospitality industry and an entrepreneurial spirit.

    Responsibilities

    Establish and maintain good communications and team work with fellow colleagues and other departments within the hotel

    Receive and verify invoices, check requests, and expense reports

    Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures, i.e. proper approvals are obtained, appropriate support documentation is attached, prices and quantities are verified, etc.

    Prepare batches of invoices for entry into accounting systems

    Enter invoices for payment in a timely manner, ensuring all expenses are accounted for in the correct month

    Manage weekly check runs and communicate with Director of Finance to ensure cash flow is being monitored

    Prepare and distribute vendor checks

    Record ACH and wire payments in accounting systems and handle reconciliation of credit card charges and payments

    Maintain the accounts payable and receivable aging lists

    Maintain and analyze general ledger, making corrections as necessary including making journal entries for any necessary accruals

    Implement and maintain organization of workspace and vendor files

    Keep AP related filing up to date to facilitate ease of research

    Reconcile vendor statements and assist in researching and resolving discrepancies which includes requesting missing invoices from vendors

    Correspond with vendors, respond to inquiries and maintain positive vendor relationships

    Perform cash handling functions for the hotel and reconcile all cash dropped at the front desk

    Post city ledger payments in property management system, reconcile and bill all city ledger accounts

    Perform follow-up billing, credit collection documentation and inform Director of Finance of any potential uncollected accounts

    Assist with reimbursable invoicing

    Set up new accounts in accordance with established credit policy

    Process month-end and year-end AP and AR closing

    Provide month-end support to accounting team

    Prepare and distribute yearly 1099’s

    Actively participate in the management of the PO System and corporate policies and procedures

    Participate in scheduled departmental and administrative meetings as requested

    Core Competencies

    College degree preferred

    Two (2) years related experience in Bookkeeping and 2-10 years related experience.

    Hospitality experience preferred

    Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English Language

    Excellent organizational skills

    Excellent attention to detail

    Ability to multitask

    Excellent communication skills

    Ability to understand and work in various accounting systems

    Proficient in Microsoft Office, Internet and familiar with Accounting software

    Work well under pressure, requires being a team player

    Compensation & Benefits

    We offer competitive wages and benefits while fostering a diverse and inclusive work experience.

    We thrive in being a diverse work environment. Consideration for employment will be based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

    About our Brand

    More than a group of hotels, The LINE is a creative community built around a sense of discovery — an exploration of a building, a neighborhood, and a culture. From Koreatown in LA to Adams Morgan in DC to downtown Austin, each property is architecturally interesting and chosen for its location in emerging neighborhoods in compelling cities. LINE hotels are both reflective and responsive— shaped by the communities they are part of while also contributing something new to those places. LINE properties are a collaboration of the best local and out-of-town talent in design, food and beverage, arts and culture.