What are the responsibilities and job description for the Night Auditor / Guest Service Agent - Hyatt Centric Hotel position at HRI Lodging?
JOB SUMMARY
Verify the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to daily business transactions recorded by other staff members by performing various analyses of accounting records. Compile, review and distribute various reports to appropriate members.
JOB DUTIES
- Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all hotel and departmental policies and procedures.
- Maintain complete knowledge of property management system and manual procedures.
- Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment only as intended.
- Set up and organize work station with designated supplies, forms and resource materials; maintain cleanliness at all times. Report shortages to supervisor.
- Answer telephone within three rings, using correct salutations and telephone etiquette.
- Be familiar with all hotel services and facilities to respond to guest inquiries accurately. Promote positive guest relations.
- Be familiar with all hotel packages, promotions, prices and rates to best service guests.
- Possess a complete working knowledge of PMS, POS, call accounting and movie systems.
- Correct errors or list discrepancies for adjustment.
- Compute percentages and totals and compare results with recorded entries.
- Inspect items on books of original entry to determine if accepted accounting procedures were followed in recording transactions.
- Analyses data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls or lack of compliance with management policies and procedures.
- Reconcile and complete all daily front desk as well as Food and Beverage cashier work.
- Run final trial balance to post rooms and close day.
- Run accounts receivable reports and other reports required for record keeping as designated by the Controller.
- Provide next day reports for Front Office, Housekeeping, Sales and Accounting Offices as required
- Transmit credit card vouchers electronically via modem to authorized vendors.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be able to communicate in English with guests, visitors, vendors and hotel staff.
- Must be able to provide legible communication.
- Must be able to compute mathematical calculations.
- College degree, Accounting major preferred
- Accounting experience a plus
- Certification of previous training in computers
- Experience with computers, calculators or word processors
- Ability to input and access information into the property management and sale systems.
- Ability to maintain concentration and think clearly.
- Ability to focus on details and resolve numerical problems.
- Ability to prioritize, organize and follow up.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of pertinent hotel data.
- Ability to promote positive relations with hotel guests and staff alike.
- Ability to provide clear and pleasant telephone communication.
- Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision.
- Ability to remain stationary at assigned post for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work cohesively with other departments and co-workers as part of a team.
Employees must fulfill their performance standards for this position and comply with company policies, rules and procedures of the hotel, including those set out in the Employee Handbook or otherwise communicated (verbally or in writing) to employees. The job description is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position. This job description and duties of this position are subject to change, modification and addition as deemed necessary by the hotel. Employees are required to comply with supervisory instructions and perform other job duties, responsibilities and assignments requested by supervisors, managers or other hotel/company officials.
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