Accounting Clerk - Full-time

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Los Angeles - Norwalk

You are a whiz with Excel, have a knack for numbers and possess great attention to detail. You are organized and methodical when working through the general ledger and you love being busy and productive. If this sounds like you then we can use your enthusiasm and abilities as an Accounting Clerk with Interstate!

As Accounting Clerk, you will

• Use your knack for detail and accuracy to ensure invoices, worksheets and ledger entries are processed timely and correctly.
• Ensure accurate coding in accounting systems and any exceptions are correctly coded and routed for approval.
• Help colleagues and Interstate support departments with accounting questions and solve problems as they pop up.
• Maintain accurate records for tracking and follow-up.
• Verify that purchasing procedures are followed, i/e: purchase order price compared to invoice price, purchase order quantity compared to invoice quantity, ensure that the purchase order number is valid.  Maintain an accurate, up to date Purchase Order Log. 

• Route invoices with purchase order attached to department heads and Executive Committee members for approval.  Ensure account coding is accurate and all invoices are being returned on a timely basis.  (15%)

• Process all approved invoices for payment -- ensure all appropriate signatures and back-up attached. 

• Pay all hotel invoices in a timely manner- ensuring accuracy of amount paid, account coding, invoice extension and that all discounts are taken. 

• Handle all vendor inquiries and reconcile vendor statements. 

• Maintain open invoices file, paid invoices file and voided check file in an organized and up-to-date manner. 

Fundamentals

High school education or equivalent experience is required. An accounting background is preferred but not required. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are expected. This position requires the ability to compile facts and figures. You will regularly use a computer, various software and a calculator. You must be able to communicate effectively and courteously over the telephone and in person.

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