Accounting Specialist

Job Summary

As a member of the HVO Central Accounting Team, this position is responsible for performing a variety of accounts receivable and treasury functions, including monthly financial close and account reconciliations.

Candidate Profile

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 3+ years accounting experience. Timeshare experience is a plus
Intermediate experience in Microsoft Excel
Core Work ActivitiesManaging Work, Projects, and PoliciesPrepares and post month-end journal entries and account reconciliations. Actively monitor and respond to emails received in a Shared Mailbox Review, research, and respond to chargebacksEnsures account balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with SOPs.
Ensures compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Assist with New Owner billing and Annual billing
Perform general office duties (e.g., receive incoming mail and bank deposits)
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Demonstrating and Applying Accounting KnowledgeDemonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.
Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Keeps up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Providing Financial Information to Others Communicates financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviors.
Leverages technology and effectively uses information systems and tools to generate financial reports and provide managers with relevant support to drive decision-making.
Maintaining Finance and Accounting GoalsSubmit reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.
Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, team goals, etc.
Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Supports a strong accounting & operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and efficiencies and manage business risks.
Additional Responsibilities Provides information to supervisor, managers, co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.Management CompetenciesLeadershipAdaptability - Maintains performance level under pressure or when experiencing changes or challenges in the workplace. Communication - Conveys information and ideas to others in a convincing and engaging manner through a variety of methods.Problem Solving and Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; obtains and compares information from different sources to draw conclusions, develop and evaluate alternatives and solutions, solve problems, and choose a course of action.Professional Demeanor - Exhibits behavioral styles that convey confidence and command respect from others; makes a good first impression and represents the company in alignment with its values.Managing ExecutionBuilding and Contributing to Teams - Actively participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.Driving for Results - Sets high standards of performance for self and/or others; assumes responsibility for work objectives; initiates, focuses, and monitors the efforts of self and/or others toward the accomplishment goals; proactively takes action and goes beyond what is required.Planning and Organizing - Gathers information and resources required to set a plan of action for self and/or others; prioritizes and arranges work requirements to accomplish goals and ensure work is completed.Building RelationshipsCoworker Relationships - Interacts with others in a way that builds openness, trust, and confidence in the pursuit of organizational goals and lasting relationships. Customer Relationships - Develops and sustains relationships based on an understanding of customer needs and actions consistent with the company's service standards.Global Mindset - Supports employees and business partners with diverse styles, abilities, motivations, and/or cultural perspectives; utilizes differences to drive innovation, engagement and enhance business results; and ensures employees are given the opportunity to contribute to their full potential.Generating Talent and Organizational Capability Organizational Capability - Evaluates and adapts the structure of own assignments and suggests improvements to work processes to best fit the needs and/or support the goals of an organizational unit.Talent Management - Provides support and feedback to help individuals develop and strengthen skills and abilities needed to accomplish work objectives.Learning and Applying Professional ExpertiseApplied Learning - Seeks and makes the most of learning opportunities to improve performance of self and/or others.Business Acumen - Understands and utilizes business information to manage everyday operations.Technical Acumen - Understands and utilizes professional skills and knowledge in a specific functional area to conduct.Auditing and Reconciliation - The ability to recognize, research, and resolve discrepancies in financial data, and create flow charts on main accounting and control cycles (A/R, AP, Cash) to facilitate understanding of key control points.General Finance and Accounting - The ability to perform bookkeeping procedures, proficiently use financial systems technology, and accurately complete general ledger entries; knowledge of database structures in order to obtain financial queries; establish Cash flow statements and cash flow forecast with a good understanding the financials flows and the working capital needs.Analysis - The ability to create and maintain spreadsheets as well as analyze and summarize financial data using appropriate financial software.Accounting Knowledge - Knowledge of general accounting principles and current company accounting policies and procedures. This includes general accounting and financial reporting, auditing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.Auditing Skills - The ability to perform auditing procedures, including the ability to recognize, research, and resolve discrepancies in financial data.Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable - Knowledge of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, including knowledge of subledger reconciliation and controls.Basic Competencies - Fundamental competencies required for accomplishing basic work activities.Basic Computer Skills - Uses basic computer hardware and software (e.g., personal computers, word processing software, Internet browsers, etc.).Mathematical Reasoning - Demonstrates ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly, correctly, and in a way that allows one to solve work-related issues.Oral Comprehension - Demonstrates ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.Reading Comprehension - Demonstrates understanding of written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.Writing - Communicates effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Compensation Range: $22 to $30 per hour This opportunity offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation program, including Paid Time Off, Group Insurance, (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, STD), Leave Sharing, Retirement and Financial Benefits, (401k, Flex Spending Accounts), as well as Wellness Programs, Commuter Savings, Travel and Education Discounts, and more Source: Hospitality Online

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