Accounting Coordinator

The Accounting Coordinator provides administrative and accounting support to the Finance Department at Meritage Resort & Spa. This position assists with daily accounting activities, accounts payable and receivable, cash handling and reconciliation, financial documentation, data entry, and month-end closing processes.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced hospitality environment. The Accounting Coordinator works closely with the Finance team and various resort departments to ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely. Onsite, Monday to Friday, from 8:00-5:00pm

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide daily administrative and accounting support to the Finance Department.
• Process, organize, and maintain invoices, receipts, deposits, expense reports, and other financial documentation.
• Assist with accounts payable functions, including invoice entry, coding, matching, and payment processing.
• Assist with accounts receivable activities, including posting payments, researching balances, and maintaining customer accounts.
• Perform daily cash and credit card reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with the review and reconciliation of hotel, restaurant, spa, events, and other resort revenue.
• Enter accounting data accurately into the appropriate financial systems.
• Assist with bank, credit card, general ledger, and other account reconciliations.
• Prepare and maintain spreadsheets, reports, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Research and resolve discrepancies in financial transactions and account balances.
• Maintain organized and accurate accounting files and records.
• Assist with the preparation of documentation for internal and external audits.
• Respond to accounting inquiries from resort departments, vendors, and other business partners in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial, employee, vendor, and company information.
• Follow established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Provide support for special accounting projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 1–2 years of accounting, bookkeeping, administrative, or related experience preferred.
• Previous hotel, resort, restaurant, or hospitality accounting experience is a plus.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, HMS, Silverware, Sertify, Delphi
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout the work environment as required.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry files, documents, and office supplies.
• Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, or holidays when required by business needs.

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $28.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
• This is a non-exempt, hourly position and is eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable law.

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive benefits that may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits, resort and employee discounts, and other benefits offered by Meritage Resort & Spa.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Meritage Resort & Spa is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.


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This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.