ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST - Spire Hospitality : Job Details

Company:

SPIRE Hospitality is a management company specializing in creating memorable guest experiences and delivering best-in-class service at our hotels and resorts nationwide. We ensure you have the support, tools, and opportunities to get the job done, grow as an individual, and excel in your hospitality career.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive full-time benefits package consisting of medical, dental, vision, pet discount program, identity theft protection, pre-paid legal support, flexible spending accounts, matched 401K, life insurance, critical accident or illness, short- & long-term disability, paid time off, wellness programs, getting paid before payday with earned wage access, wonderful hotel discounts and much more.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to oversee corporate billings and collections. In this role, you will manage the full-cycle Accounts Receivable process and ensure timely billing and collections to the hotels by the Home Office.

Responsibilities and Duties:

* Manage full-cycle accounts receivable billing and collection activities for the Home Office.

* Provide customers with accurate and timely invoices.

* Investigate and resolve any customer billing inquiries timely.

* Collaborate across departments on allocated charges and gain a strong understanding of all billing types and allocation methods.

* Establish and maintain a comprehensive billing tracker.

* Maintain accurate accounts receivable records to ensure aging is current, credits and collections are applied, uncollectible amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared.

* Continuously monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities.

* Oversee the corporate credit card process, including processing, coding, and invoicing for monthly corporate and travel expenses.

* Post general ledger entries to record cash collections to the customer accounts.

* Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations of accounts receivable accounts.

* Prepare a monthly allowance analysis to estimate bad debt expense.

* Continuously evaluate and enhance accounts receivable processes to ensure efficiency, compliance, and accuracy.

* Responsible for annual audit requests and communication with our external auditors.

Qualifications:

* 5+ years of experience in accounts receivable in the hospitality industry or a similar field.

* Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

* Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel required.

* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

* Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.

* Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

* Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

* Be stationary (sit/stand) for extended periods.

* Look at and perform work on a computer/monitor for extended periods.

* Ability to lift 20 pounds.