Staff Accountant – A/R Clerk – The Essex Resort & Spa

Come be a part of something bigger!

More than 10,000 dedicated employees around the world bring their unique talents, expertise and experiences to work every day with Benchmark.

Our strength lies in our diversity, positive service attitude and determination to succeed.

Come be a part of our “Be the Difference” culture, where every employee, at every level, in every job strives to capture moments when they can provide memorable, personalized service to our guests, coworkers, and communities.

We are a strong believer in offering our employees Work-Life Effectiveness through, practices, policies, and programs to help our employees achieve success at both work and home.

Here are just some of the great benefits we offer:
Full Time employees have access to Medical and Dental insurance to fit your needs
Benchmark University (You can grow both personally and professionally through on-line webinars and self-study courses)
401K match (Let us help you build your financial future)
Companywide Hotel Room Discounts (Who doesn’t love to get away)
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program (We are here to support you)
Employee family events (bring the kids!)
Partnerships and discounts with major retailers such as AT&T, Verizon and Dish to name a few
Many more, please inquire for more details

Who are we?
BASIC FUNCTION: Knowledge of all basic accounting principles.

What you will have an opportunity to do:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Aid in monthly bank reconciliations.
Complete the daily income audit including counting cash.
Facilitate Accounts Receivable, Income Audit, Cash Handling, and Reconciliations.
Build working relationships with our Sales & Banquets team.
Compile and review all group billings.
Maintain corporate files including but not limited to administering contracts, leases, maintenance agreements, license and fees, PUC/ICC filing, memberships, etc.
Obtain required information for processing of annual renewals of insurance policies
Directly assist Controller with day-to-day accounting procedures.
Train with all of the staff in the accounting department, to gain full understanding of each of their functions.
Assist in preparation of accurate and timely monthly financial statements.
Maintain all contracts, leases and other legal and financial records.
Maintain summary of maintenance contracts and leases.
Record minutes of accounting staff meetings and distribute to Human Resources.
Sort and distribute mail.
Maintain the highest level of employee/guest relations.
Maintain a good working relationship with all Departments.

What are we looking for?

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS – KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to manage time and energies in an efficient, effective and organized manner.
Must be compassionate, positive, motivated and driven.
Excellent verbal and written skills are necessary to perform administrative and clerical duties using proper rules of grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Computer literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Office, familiar with internet page browsing and extraction of data conduct complete internet research.
Ability to maintain strict adherence to confidentiality requirements.
Ability to operate phones, calculator, computer equipment, copiers, and printers.

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING, & WORK EXPERIENCE
Experienced in accounting processes.
Ability to accomplish necessary tasks on a computer.
High school diploma or equivalent experience/training.
Ability to effectively communicate in the English language.
Hospitality experience is preferred.

Benchmark Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.