Accountant

About the Role

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts is seeking an Accountant to join their team in Medina. This full-time role involves supporting the day-to-day execution of general ledger processes and performing various accounting functions. The ideal candidate will have 0-1 years of experience in a relevant field.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement assigned accounting work and projects.
• Perform accounting functions including account balancing, ledger reconciliation, reporting, and discrepancy resolution.
• Generate accurate and timely reports and presentations.
• Compile, code, categorize, calculate, tabulate, audit, or verify information and data.
• Balance credit card ledgers and verify contracts for groups, performing credit reference checks as needed.
• Ensure accurate documentation of profits and losses.
• Monitor applicable taxes, ensuring they are current, collected, and/or accrued.
• Maintain a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets.
• Complete period-end functions each period.
• Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures.

Accounting Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrate knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.
• Possess knowledge of return check procedures, Gross Revenue Report, write-off procedures, and consolidated deposit procedures.
• Stay updated technically and apply new knowledge to the role.
• Utilize computers and computer systems for programming, software, function setup, data entry, or information processing.
• Apply relevant information and judgment to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, or standards.

Leadership and Human Resources Activities

• Utilize interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others, advocating sound financial/business decision-making.
• Motivate and provide a productive work environment.
• Impose deadlines and delegate tasks effectively.
• Manage the quality process in customer service and employee satisfaction.
• Interview, select, and train employees.
• Appraise employee productivity and efficiency for promotion recommendations or other status changes.
• Follow progressive discipline procedures as appropriate.
• Monitor employee attendance and record absences/tardiness.
• Conduct annual performance appraisals with direct reports according to Standard Operating Procedures.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates via telephone, written form, email, or in person.
• Demonstrate personal integrity and effective listening skills.
• Manage group or interpersonal conflict effectively.
• Inform and/or update executives, peers, and subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.
• Manage time effectively and possess strong organizational skills.
• Present ideas, expectations, and information concisely and in a well-organized manner.
• Utilize problem-solving methodology for decision-making and follow-up.
• Make collection calls if necessary.

Qualifications

Candidates should have 0-1 years of experience in accounting or a related field. Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills are essential for this role.