General Accountant

Sage Hospitality•Boulder, CO

10d•$22 - $25

About The Position

Uniquely Colorado Crafted and located in the new Heart of Boulder, The Hiltons on Canyon (Embassy Suites & Hilton Garden Inn Boulder – Canyon Boulevard & 28th Street) is your new urban retreat. Step foot into the space, and you will experience the attention to detail of these inspired properties. At Sage Hospitality we dare to be different; not only in the experience we provide our guests, but also in the experiences we provide our team members. We believe in being true to ourselves and employing our passions. We are not just looking for employees; we are looking for storytellers; we are looking for experiential guides! Our guides are laid-back but attentive, genuinely enthusiastic, and creative daydreamers who want to share their passion with others and the community! opportunity will be posted until 2/23/2026 Job Overview The General Accountant maintains the property’s Income Audit, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll System, and General Cashier functions in a timely, accurate manner in accordance with accounting policies and procedures. Sort documents and post debits/credits to proper accounts. Verify amounts and codes on various forms for accuracy. Balance entries and make necessary corrections. Maintain and make necessary adjustments to records and/or logs such as journals, payroll/time reports, or property records. Verify and reconcile simple bank statements or department records.

Requirements

One to two years of post-high school education.
One year of experience in similar role.
Requires thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures of the accounting and hospitality professions.
Requires knowledge of the hotel's and company policies and procedures and the ability to determine course of action based on these guidelines.
Ability to compile facts and figures.
Prefer intermediate MicroSoft Office skills. Excel and Word.
Requires ability to investigate and analyze current activities and/or information involving readily available data and indicating logical conclusions and recommendations.
Ability to make decisions based on general policies and procedures.
Ability to operate a computer and calculator.
Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions, communicate both verbally and in writing, utilize analytical thought processes, understand verbal/written technical and mechanical instruction, and be highly organized.
Must have ability to communicate effectively and courteously with employees, guests and contractors in writing, via telephone and in person.
Lifting, carrying of files/papers - typically 10-15 lbs.
Bending/kneeling required for transporting documents and filing.
Mobility - must be able to move between offices and hotel and help during an emergency situation.
Prolonged sitting at indoor, thermostatically climate-controlled work area under florescent lighting

Nice To Haves

Accounting background preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Work in conjunction with the night auditors and department managers to maximize revenues and ensure accuracy of postings through processing the income audit daily.
Work closely with sales managers to ensure accurate/timely group billing and follow up with and manage hotel A/R aging.
Assist in training of accounting practices within other departments to ensure understanding of SOPs and compliance audit requirements.
Analyze financial data and resolve discrepancies and provide open communications and recommendations for changes and efficiencies as appropriate.
Create and delivery of payroll and daily revenue reports to department managers.
Follow up on discrepancies of reports.
Balance, reconcile and close various daily accounts and prepare the daily statements to provide accurate, timely information to management while ensuring proper controls are maintained.
Respond to customer issues/complaints/problems in a quick efficient manner to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality service.
Prepare reports and communications to the Controller, Assistant Controller and other Hotel Executive Committee members on revenue issues/problems and other pertinent information.
Process payroll to meet compliance standards and deadlines.
Input and reconcile daily tip reporting.
Distribution of payroll to comply with standards and deadlines.
Maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous manner at all times.
All other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.