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Four Seasons Hotel Seoul is seeking a Accounting Clerk to join our Finance team. Maintain a system of purchase orders, receipts, invoices and cheque requests in order to promptly and adequately support, document and process for payment all hotel payables. Ensure that all vendors are paid according to the agreed terms and to Four Seasons policies and procedures. To assist the Credit Manager in maintaining proper credit procedures throughout the hotel in accordance with both local and Four Seasons Hotels Limited policies and procedures. This position will report to the Chief Accountant.
Job Responsibility:
Maintain a system of purchase orders, receipts, invoices and cheque requests to promptly and adequately support, document and process for payment all hotel payables
Ensure that all vendors are paid according to the agreed terms and to Four Seasons policies and procedures
Assist the Credit Manager in maintaining proper credit procedures throughout the hotel in accordance with both local and Four Seasons Hotels Limited policies and procedures
Maintain harmonious and professional relationship with co-workers and supervisors
Comply with and enforce Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct
Assist in other areas of the accounting office as needed
Ensure all payments are made correctly and with the correct authorization (approved PO), evidence of receipt, invoice or delivery slip and Accounts Payable stamp
Verify and process Expense Reports and Petty Cash reimbursements ensuring compliance with key controls
Ensure all goods received and services provided, but not yet invoiced, are properly accrued and expensed and that the outstanding liabilities for other accruals are accurate and agree to all supporting documentation
Prepare journal entry for accrual of invoices received after closing and for goods and services received, but not yet invoiced
Assist in the preparation of all Accounts Payable documentation for microfilming on an annual basis if needed
Maintain, and constantly update, an approved vendor listing file
Answer telephones and record messages accurately
File documents and reports
Print, prepare and mail statements for outstanding C/L accounts at least twice per week
Answer guest and credit card inquiries concerning accounts including the documentation and preparation of adjustments if necessary on a timely basis
Prepare and maintain complete, accurate and organized records for all outstanding accounts as directed by the Credit Manager
Assist the Income Auditor, if necessary, in reconciling the City Ledger totals
Assist the Credit Manager in the performance of his/her other duties as requested including collection of outstanding accounts
Perform any additional duties as assigned by Account Payable & Account Receivable Supervisor, the Director of Finance, Assistant Director of Finance or Credit Manager
Verify that all invoices are supported by duly approved purchase orders when required, signed receiving documentation and/or the approval of authorized management personnel
Verify prices, quantities and extensions against purchase order as required, and initial the invoice when verified
Bring any discrepancies to the attention of the Assistant Director of Finance
Understand tax laws as it relates to sales tax, use tax, goods and services tax and year end processing ensuring compliance, submission and payment deadlines are met and ensure that all deductions and exemptions are properly documented
Ensure the correct sales / use tax is either paid to vendor or self assessed with payment processed on time to local, state, or other tax jurisdiction
Collect payments to City Ledger Accounts daily
Communicate promptly with the Credit Manager on any discrepancies in billing payments and other potential problems
Requirements:
High School/College education or equivalent experience
Minimum three to 12 months experience in related position with Four Seasons or other organization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare and deliver reports
Apply an ethical approach to the outcome of situations
Plan and monitor duties to ensure effective and efficient use of all available resources
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills to work with peers, superiors and clients
Work in a safe, prudent and organized manner
Clear understanding of policies and procedures
Commitment to follow all local and corporate policies and procedures as they relate to Accounts payables
Clear understanding of standards and service standards of the hotel
Require a working technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, and Four Seasons Internal Controls, Policies and Procedures as it relates to Credit, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
Ability to operate fax, scanner, copier, telephone, adding machine, calculator
Require knowledge of and the ability to operate computer equipment, Microsoft Office Suite software, Opera and F&B POS systems