Accounting Generalist (Start Date No Earlier Than January 20, 2025)

At Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando, our team members get to make a difference and have fun every day. Our world-class team brings to life the incredible, award-winning hotels located at Universal Orlando Resort.

Named one of Central Florida's Top Workplaces and one of America's Best-in-State Employers by Forbes, we are committed to our "power of we" culture.

Are you looking for a place where you can bring your authentic self to work every day and be able to connect, engage and delight?

We offer excellent benefits and perks including one free meal per shift and free theme park access.

We have a dynamic culture that makes every day interesting, challenging, fulfilling and fun.

We embrace diversity at our core and offer the opportunity for all team members to reach their potential.

We invest in training and development opportunities for all team members.

We promote social responsibility by being a good neighbor in the community.

We care for you, just as we care for others.

Position Start Date No Earlier Than January 20, 2025

The Accounting Generalist performs day to day accounting activities, reporting and issue resolution between operations and the shared service operations.

The position is responsible for reviewing and analyzing financial reports and transactions as appropriate. This position ensures that operations are in compliance with all internal control procedures.

Additional responsibilities include preparing reports, cashier activities, taking inventories, receiving & accounting as defined in the procedures.

Qualifications :

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a team oriented environment

Ability to work independently in a time sensitive environment

Ability to maintain confidentially is mandatory

Ability to communicate clearly, timely, and accurately

Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships

Ability to operate basic office equipment

Proficient in Windows, Excel, and PowerPoint software applications

Effective management, leadership, organizational and communication skills

Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays

Experience :

Three + years experience in Hospitality Accounting and or income / night audit management

Education :

Associates Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality or other business related field of study

Key R esponsibilities :

Perform ad hoc accounting activities in support of operations and Financial Director.

Banking and auditing the cash boxes (front desk, bar, restaurants, etc.), daily deposit to bank, and petty cash.

Organize and distribute paychecks as directed.

Attend precon meetings and client billing review.

Performs storeroom / receiving activities as appropriate according to accepted procedures, verifies receipt of materials and supplies as specified on purchase order documents;

places materials received into appropriate storage.

Ensures all hotel licenses / permits are renewed on a timely basis; tracks expiration dates and notifies management of deadlines.

Transmits copies of checks and daily check log to shared services for proper posting.

Brings cash and checks to local bank for daily deposit.

Assists in the preparation and distribution of reports generated by the department.

Establishes and maintains files and distribute information, mail to shared services.

Obtains data and information necessary to assist in responding to inquiries.

Answers incoming phone calls, directs calls to appropriate department as necessary.

Assist in the completion of special projects as assigned by the Finance Director.

Assists in the completion of computerized receiving reports and transmission of receiving documentation to appropriate parties (defined in procedures).

Assists in the performance of monthly quarterly and annual inventories as appropriate.

Regular attendance in conformance with standards.

May be required to work varying schedules to reflect business needs of the hotel.

Required to attend all training sessions and meetings.

Other duties as assigned

Supportive Functions and Responsibilities :

Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of all problems and / or unusual matters of significance.

Attends all appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions.

Promotes and applies teamwork skill at all times.

Is polite, friendly, and helpful to all guests, management and fellow employees.

Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area.

Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards.

Complies with required safety regulations and procedures.

Complies with hotel standard, policies and rules.

Recycles whenever possible.

Remains current with hotel information and changes.

Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards.

Ability to make decisions on imperfect information.

Agility in multi-tasking

Bias toward action

Decisiveness

Loews Hotels & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.