Hotel Accountant and Group Billing Specialist
Peachtree City, GA | Full-time
We are seeking a detail-oriented Full-service Hotel Accountant and Group Billing specialist to join our finance team. This pivotal role involves managing comprehensive accounting functions for hotel operations, including group billing, accounts receivable and payable, financial reporting, and ensuring adherence to industry standards. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive approach to financial management, excel in client communication, and possess a strong foundation in accounting systems and software. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the seamless financial operations of a vibrant hospitality environment while optimizing revenue management and financial accuracy.
The ideal candidate will have a proven experience in accounting or finance roles within the hospitality industry, as well as excellent analytical skills combined with attention to detail; ability to perform account analysis accurately under tight deadlines.
BASIC PURPOSE: Perform a varying range of general administrative and accounting support functions in an organization
FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee full-cycle group billing processes, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing for corporate clients, event groups, and other stakeholders using billing software and accounting systems.
- Manage accounts receivable by monitoring outstanding balances, executing collections account management strategies, and performing account reconciliation to ensure prompt payments.
- Assist in month-end reporting procedures
- Process accounts payable and receivables as needed
- Perform filing and general administrative tasks
- Prepare and submit customer invoices for group and event billing
- Code and post payments, including direct bill, ACH/EFT, checks and third-party authorizations
- Prepare and coordinate deposit activities
- Perform all necessary account, bank and other reconciliations
- Monitor customer accounts for non-payment and delayed payment
- Check, verify and process invoices
- Sort, code and enter accounts payable data
- Analyze discrepancies and unpaid invoices
- Assist with reservation, group and monthly tax reconciliations
- Maintain vendor and group billing files
- Process Advance Purchase billing and payments on a weekly basis
- Investigate and properly handle reservation matters and guest billing concerns
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Education: High School education or equivalent experience.
Experience: 2 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in a hotel setting.
Skills and Abilities:
· Efficient keyboarding skills required
· Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in both written and verbal fashion
· Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks
· Must be a problem-solver and be able to work independently
· Must be guest-service oriented and work well in a team environment
No. of employees supervised: No supervision required
Travel required: Travel not typically required
Hours Required:
· Scheduled days and times may vary based on need and/or direction of supervisor
· Flexibility in scheduling required, including weekends, night and holidays when needed
· Must adhere to the time and attendance policies set forth by the company
ENVIRONMENT
Physical Job Requirements
Lifting/Pushing/Pulling/Carrying
Position may require some lifting, pushing pulling or carrying.
Bending/Kneeling
Position may require some bending and kneeling in the daily completion of your duties
Mobility
General mobility in order to complete the task of the position will be required
Continuous Standing/Walking
Position may require minimal standing and/or walking throughout the course of a shift
Climbing Stairs
Position may necessitate the climbing of stairs
Driving
Minimal Driving Required
Work Environment
Position is an indoor position in an often fast-paced and hectic environment
Hearing/Vision/Speech
· Position requires the employee to be able to clearly communicate with, understand, and respond to direction
· Must be able to clearly communicate with guests and coworkers in a professional and articulate manner
· Must have excellent written and verbal skills, including the ability to compose business emails
· Must be able to visually monitor, read and respond to reports, guest reviews, written requests, and written policies and procedures
Chemicals/Agents
Position may require the light usage of general cleaning chemicals
Protective Clothing
None required for this position
Equipment Operation
· Position requires the use of all basic office supplies and products such as copy and fax machine, scanner, and phone system
· Position may require the knowledge of and use of brand-specific and property-specific software programs and systems
EOE STATEMENT: Sun Development and its properties are equal opportunity employers (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
**For very serious and ready candidates, please send your most updated resume to [email protected]
Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
