Description 

• The hotel bookkeeper is a service professional who will help the hotel management keep track of the money they earn and spend. He or she will be responsible for recording, verifying, and analyzing financial transactions; preparing reports and statements; processing payments and invoices; and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and legal requirements. The hotel bookkeeper will also work closely with other departments, such as front office, F&B, kitchen, housekeeping, and maintenance, to monitor expenses and revenues.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Recording day-to-day financial transactions and completing the posting process.
• Ensuring all tax payments are up to date as mandated
• Reconciling sales, and bank accounts at the end of each month.
• Monitoring financial transactions and reports.
• Processing accounts receivable and payable.
• Preparing budget and income sheets.
• Ordering supplies and equipment as authorized by management.
• Providing financial advice and guidance to the hotel management.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proven bookkeeping experience, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles.
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers.
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and accounting software, such as Palm Cube software.
• Proficiency in English and in MS Office.
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.