Accounts Receivable Clerk / Payroll Administrator

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Business Support and the Assistant Director of Finance & Business Support, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:           

• Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service 
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule in order to accomplish all major responsibilities and tasks. 
• Must be willing to accept assignments on as need basis, in order to promote teamwork 
• Must have a commitment to follow all local and corporate policies and procedures as they relate to this position. 
• Bi-weekly payroll processing and collecting all supporting documentation according to Focus Audit company guidelines outlined.
• Generate and provide accurate reports which will include the Daily Labor Report, and completing Month End closing reports and processes.
• Maintain complete confidentiality with all payroll dealings
• Assist and prepare group, wedding, catering and embassy/diplomat billing
• Assist with guest requests with folios, credit card transactions and billing queries
• Liaise with Reservations, Sales, Catering and Banquets team as and when needed
• Assist in processing advance deposits for groups and catering programs based on deposit schedule
• Consistent follow up with clients and group contacts for payment of group and catering invoices
• Go through deposit ledger for any refunds on cancelled reservation when required
• Support the Assistant Director of Finance with month-end task or other requests when required
• All other reasonable duties as assigned

Physical aspects of the position include but are not limited to:

• Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas
• Reach 1-2 feet
• Remain in stationary position (sitting) throughout work shift
• Walking, bending, pushing, pulling, kneeling, use of ramps and stairs
• Seated computer work, including constant keyboarding and mousing
• Occasional lifting up to 25lbs

"Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
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Qualifications:

Your experience and skills include:

• Familiarity with hotel operating systems and software
• Excellent administrative, interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Computer literacy a must, with a strong knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• A professional appearance and presentation along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with all staff and external contacts
• Experience in a similar capacity is preferred
• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Proficient with payroll software

Your team and working environment:

• Opportunity to work with a diverse group, representative of over 20 countries worldwide
• Experienced group of individuals to train and hone innate skills and abilities

Visa Requirements: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.A. Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square is unable to assist with work authorization.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.