Staff Accountant

About Us

Located in the heart of bustling downtown Minneapolis, the Westin makes its home in the iconic Farmers & Mechanics Bank building, which is on the National Registrar of Historic Buildings.

Built in the Streamline style of the late Art Deco period, the Westin features the original 34ft.

vaulted bank lobby, marble staircase, grandiose chandeliers, and wooden reliefs each representing the leading industries in Minnesota during the mid-20thcentury.

A seamless integration of contemporary convenience and historic significance, our 214 guest rooms boast an intriguing combination of sophistication and rejuvenation.

As a company we offer associates a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401K.

As a property, our fringe benefits include discounted parking passes and Metro Cards, company sponsored associate events, and access to incredible hotel discounts worldwide.

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Overview

Assist Controller in directing the financial activities of the hotel, safeguarding the assets, and preparing all financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and HEI Hotels and Resorts Standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Sort and verify accuracy of Night Audit work (primarily receivables aspect), i.e.

including reconciliation of banquet check extensions, coding of banquets at cost, review and route sales and promotion checks with back-up.

Record department administration phone calls and inform Controller of any potential concern.


* Post city ledger payments in property management system, reconcile and bill all city ledger accounts.

Perform follow-up billing and credit collection documentation and inform Controller of any potential uncollectible accounts.


* Reconcile credit card back-up to General Cashier Summary and inform Controller of any discrepancies.

Bill out credit cards (AMEX, DINERS, etc.).

Maintain accurate and legible logs for all credit cards.


* Set up new accounts in accordance with established credit policy.


* Assist in reconciling open account status items.


* Input General Cashier Summary and maintain binder.


* File and distribute credit card cancellations, bulletins and credit warnings.

Process and follow-up on all returned checks accepted as cash payment.

Record General Ledger and City Ledger reconciliations.


* Verify that purchasing procedures are followed, i.e.: purchase order price compared to invoice price, purchase o...