Why us?

General Accountant

$22 - $25/hour

Full-Time

Uniquely Colorado Crafted and located in the new Heart of Boulder, The Hiltons on Canyon (Embassy Suites & Hilton Garden Inn Boulder Canyon Boulevard & 28th Street) is your new urban retreat. Step foot into the space, and you will experience the attention to detail of these inspired properties.

At Sage Hospitality we dare to be different; not only in the experience we provide our guests, but also in the experiences we provide our team members.

We believe in being true to ourselves and employing our passions. We are not just looking for employees; we are looking for storytellers; we are looking for experiential guides! Our guides are laid-back but attentive, genuinely enthusiastic, and creative daydreamers who want to share their passion with others and the community!

**opportunity will be posted until 7/31/2025**

Job Overview

The General Accountant maintains the propertys Income Audit, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll System, and General Cashier functions in a timely, accurate manner in accordance with accounting policies and procedures. Sort documents and post debits/credits to proper accounts. Verify amounts and codes on various forms for accuracy. Balance entries and make necessary corrections. Maintain and make necessary adjustments to records and/or logs such as journals, payroll/time reports, or property records. Verify and reconcile simple bank statements or department records.

Responsibilities

• Work in conjunction with the night auditors and department managers to maximize revenues and ensure accuracy of postings through processing the income audit daily.
• Work closely with sales managers to ensure accurate/timely group billing and follow up with and manage hotel A/R aging.
• Assist in training of accounting practices within other departments to ensure understanding of SOPs and compliance audit requirements.
• Analyze financial data and resolve discrepancies and provide open communications and recommendations for changes and efficiencies as appropriate.
• Create and delivery of payroll and daily revenue reports to department managers. Follow up on discrepancies of reports.
• Balance, reconcile and close various daily accounts and prepare the daily statements to provide accurate, timely information to management while ensuring proper controls are maintained.
• Respond to customer issues/complaints/problems in a quick efficient manner to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality service.
• Prepare reports and communications to the Controller, Assistant Controller and other Hotel Executive Committee members on revenue issues/problems and other pertinent information.
• Process payroll to meet compliance standards and deadlines.
• Input and reconcile daily tip reporting.
• Distribution of payroll to comply with standards and deadlines.
• Maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous manner at all times.
• All other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

One to two years of post-high school education.

Experience

One year of experience in similar role. Accounting background preferred, but not required.

Knowledge/Skills

• Requires thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures of the accounting and hospitality professions.
• Requires knowledge of the hotel's and company policies and procedures and the ability to determine course of action based on these guidelines.
• Ability to compile facts and figures.
• Prefer intermediate MicroSoft Office skills. Excel and Word.
• Requires ability to investigate and analyze current activities and/or information involving readily available data and indicating logical conclusions and recommendations.
• Ability to make decisions based on general policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate a computer and calculator.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions, communicate both verbally and in writing, utilize analytical thought processes, understand verbal/written technical and mechanical instruction, and be highly organized.
• Must have ability to communicate effectively and courteously with employees, guests and contractors in writing, via telephone and in person.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting, carrying of files/papers - typically 10-15 lbs.
• Bending/kneeling required for transporting documents and filing.
• Mobility - must be able to move between offices and hotel and help during an emergency situation.

Environment

Prolonged sitting at indoor, thermostatically climate-controlled work area under florescent lighting

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision insurance  

Paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Paid time off for vacation, and holidays 

Health savings and flexible spending accounts

Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more

Employee assistance program

Tuition Reimbursement 

Paid Sick Time

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