Our urban oasis, situated at the corner of Hollywood and Highland, is your perfect base for moving and shaking, tinseltown-style. Loews Hollywood Hotel offers you movie-star magic and modern upscale amenities. Welcome to Style and Stature in the Hollywood Hills.
The Accounting Generalist performs day to day accounting activities, reporting and issue
resolution between operations and the shared service operations. The position is responsible for reviewing and analyzing financial reports and transactions as appropriate. This position ensures that operations are in compliance with all internal control procedures. Additional responsibilities include preparing reports, cashier activities, taking inventories, receiving & accounting as defined in the procedures.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Perform ad hoc accounting activities in support of operations and Financial DirectorBanking and auditing the cash boxes (front desk, bar, restaurants, etc.), daily deposit to bank, and petty cashOrganize and distribute paychecks as directedAttend precon meetings and client billing reviewPerforms storeroom/receiving activities as appropriate according to accepted procedures, verifies receipt of materials and supplies as specified on purchase order documents; places materials received into appropriate storageEnsures all hotel licenses/permits are renewed on a timely basis; tracks expiration dates and notifies management of deadlinesTransmits copies of checks and daily check log to shared services for proper postingBrings cash and checks to local bank for daily depositAssists in the preparation and distribution of reports generated by the departmentEstablishes and maintains files and distribute information, mail to shared servicesObtains data and information necessary to assist in responding to inquiriesAnswers incoming phone calls, directs calls to appropriate department as necessaryAssist in the completion of special projects as assigned by the Finance DirectorAssists in the completion of computerized receiving reports and transmission of receiving documentation to appropriate parties (defined in procedures)Assists in the performance of monthly quarterly and annual inventories as appropriateRegular attendance in conformance with standardsMay be required to work varying schedules to reflect business needs of the hotelRequired to attend all training sessions and meetingsOther duties as assignedSupportive Functions and Responsibilities
Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of all problems and/or unusual matters of significance.Attends all appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions.Promotes and applies teamwork skill at all times.Is polite, friendly, and helpful to all guests, management and fellow employees.Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area.Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards.Complies with required safety regulations and procedures.Complies with hotel standard, policies and rules.Recycles whenever possible.Remains current with hotel information and changes.Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards.Ability to make decisions on imperfect informationAgility in multi-taskingBias toward actionDecisivenessOther duties as assignedQualifications
Excellent communication skillsAbility to work in a team oriented environmentAbility to work independently in a time sensitive environmentAbility to maintain confidentially is mandatoryAbility to communicate clearly, timely, and accuratelyAbility to develop and maintain cooperative working relationshipsAbility to operate basic office equipmentProficient in Windows, Excel, and PowerPoint software applicationsEffective management, leadership, organizational and communication skillsAbility to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidaysEducation
Associates Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality or other business related field of studyExperience
Three + years experience in Hospitality Accounting and or income/night audit managementWage range for this position, based on experience, is $27.15 to $33.94.