Accounts Receivable Clerk

Sage Hospitality Group is set to hire an Accounts Receivable Clerk at Hotel Van Zandt in Austin, Texas!

Located in the Rainey Street District, Hotel Van Zandt features 319 guest rooms and more than 25,000 square feet of meeting space. You can enjoy live music at our featured restaurant onsite, Geraldine’s, host pool parties, or check out one of the many pop-up events. Join us here to make a difference!

As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.

We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. We’re not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it’s what industry leaders do. That’s why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it’s really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. We hope you consider joining us!

Bill and collect all revenue owed to the hotel in an accurate, timely manner in accordance with accounting policies and procedures.

• Sort and verify accuracy of Night Audit work (primarily receivables aspect), including reconciliation of banquet check extensions, coding of banquets at cost, review and route sales and promotion checks with back-up.
• Record department administration phone calls and inform Assistant Controller of any potential concern.
• Post city ledger payments in PMS system, reconcile and bill all city ledger accounts.
• Perform follow-up billing and credit collection documentation and inform DoF of any potential uncollectible accounts.
• Reconcile credit card back-up to General Cashier Summary and inform DoF of any discrepancies. Bill out credit cards (AMEX, DINERS, etc.).
• Maintain accurate and legible logs for all credit cards.
• Set up new accounts in accordance with established credit policy. Assist in reconciling open account status items. 
• Respond to all credit card chargebacks. 

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent experience.

Experience

Accounting background required. 
Hospitality/Hotel preferred.  

Knowledge/Skills

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to compile facts and figures.
• Ability to operate personal computer and calculator. Telephone etiquette skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to communicate on telephone with questions/information.
• Ability to view CRT screen.
• Ability to communicate with clients calling in on telephone.
• Ability to read folios, accounts, etc.
• Lifting and carrying files and papers up to 5 lbs. No bending/kneeling required. Mobility -stationary position. No continuous standing, climbing or driving required.

Environment

Work inside 100% of 8 hours.