Staff Accountant
Reports to: Director of Finance, position is Non-Exempt
THE ROLE
We are in search for a versatile team player for our Finance team in the areas of Accounting. This position is a champion within the hotel Finance department and responsible for understanding and adhering to GAAP compliance and alignment with the AHLA Uniform System of Accounts. This position ensures the accuracy and timeliness of deadline-oriented tasks within the Finance department. It is crucial this role position themselves as a partner in the hotel for support on company accounting processes, procedures, tasks, and practices. The Staff Accountant collaborates closely with their peers who are the Aparium Finance team in achieving financially sound business practices.
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU
- $27.50 hourly rate
- Paid Vacation, Seattle Paid Sick and Safe Time and Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
- Paid time off to volunteer for the causes you care about in your community
- Strong sense of belonging through diversity, equity, and inclusion
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Model the company's Art+ Science ideologies to ensure the experiences of translocal hospitality, intuitive service, and collaboration are implemented and modeled by yourself and every leader of the hotel
- Actively participate in the execution of Finance tasks; including invoice processing, journal entries, assisting with placing and receiving supply orders, reconciling invoices to purchase orders, organizing night audit packets, publishing daily reports, processing credit applications, processing advance deposits, managing event invoices, and responding to guest inquiries.
- Uphold the company's values and guidelines for a Respectful Workplace, Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive environment, behaviors outlined within the Work Rules outlined the Associate Handbook
- Assist with the execution of accounting and finance procedures, practices, and policies for the hotel, ensuring required deadlines are achieved
- Partner and collaborate with the various hotel departments necessary to promote the efficient, effective, and timely completion of accounting activities
- Adhere to and promote legal and finance compliance initiatives, policies, and procedures (including SOX, PCI and other legal financial reporting); and ensure adherence to Aparium policies and procedures and all applicable laws
- Oversee the hotel's Accounts Payable process, and ensure invoices are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with the hotel standard operating procedures
- Participate in the hotel Accounts Receivable process to ensure events are properly recorded, invoiced, and collected in a timely and accurate manner
- Support the purchasing and receiving function for the hotel by ensuring orders are received and accounted for accurately in the company's designated ordering system
- Communicate timely and effectively with hotel guests and vendors
- Ensure files are maintained in a neat and organized manner
- Execute general cashier responsibilities while overseeing the hotel cash vault, performing cash audits, and assisting associates with questions or needs related to their house banks while ensuring compliance with Aparium cash handling policies to help mitigate loss risks associated with cash
- Actively participate in the food, beverage, and retail inventory process to ensure accuracy and accountability.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- A passion for the People, Place and Character of our community, an affinity for accounting, working with numbers, and working with others in a hotel environment is also important
- Finance or Accounting degree is not required. At least two years' hospitality or accounting/finance experience; or comparable combination of education and experience
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods of time between the office environment and assisting in other areas of the hotel
- Willing to work a flexible schedule as sometimes "month-end" responsibilities and tasks need extra attention to ensure accuracy
WHO WE ARE
Hotels done differently. At Aparium, we believe in the power of People, Place and Character. We ensure our hotels are a place where individuals are valued and celebrated, elevating our associates' pride in who they are, where they live and who we serve. Our hotel is a tribute to the neighborhoods and the people of the communities where we operate.
Nestled in the heart of Pioneer Square, Hotel Westland is poised to make its grand debut in May 2025, inviting guests to immerse themselves in the breathtaking renaissance of the RailSpur District. This soon to be iconic 120 room boutique hotel houses two distinct food & beverage outlets - Salt Harvest and the Rooftop Bar - designed for socializing, co-working, creating, eating, drinking, and relaxing. The hotel brings together world travelers and neighbors alike while showcasing Seattle's rich legacy and knack for innovation through thoughtful touches from local businesses and artisans. The RailSpur development links the history of Pioneer Square with Seattle's posture towards progress and purpose, all converging and connecting in Seattle's first neighborhood.
The hotel is managed by Aparium Hotel Group. Founded in 2011, Aparium is driven by the belief that all hospitality experiences should be fueled by the poetics of their surroundings and was born with an intense focus on unearthing the amazing moments unique to every city. Since its founding, Aparium has grown into a new kind of hotel brand, one that ventures off the beaten path, both geographically and philosophically. Recognized by Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards as a leading hotel brand, Aparium is known for its singular ability to combine the business acumen of large hospitality companies with the charm of boutique hotels, bringing the disparate forces together in bustling, smaller markets.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aparium Hospitality Services celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment, and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate and believe every individual should be proud of who they are, where they come from and take pride in who we serve. Aparium is an E-Verify employer.
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Aparium Hotel Group
paid time off, 401(k), retirement plan
Feb 19, 2025