KIMPTON BANNEKER

In DC’s historic district the Banneker lies between a tree-lined avenue with a straight view down 16th Street of the White House. A blind of cool minimalism and warm tones, the Banneker’s design offers all the personal comforts of home with a highly curated selection of abstract art. The views of the neighborhood’s 18th-century architecture tempt you to explore the charm and history of the capital city. Click here for more information.

THE ROLE

Position: Night Auditor

Reports To: Guest Service Manager, Rooms Director

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Valor Hospitality is a leading hotel management company that is a trend setter in the hospitality market. The company is recognized by owners, investors, developers, and guests as an innovative partner to drive revenue and increase profits.

We believe that the highest form of compliment is respect for each associate, both as an individual and as a valued part of our organization. We will do our best to encourage communication, and we will listen with an open mind to new ideas. Furthermore, we are dedicated to implementing those ideas, which will result in a higher level of productivity and professionalism. In addition, we are committed to you, and your career advancement and we will provide you the opportunity to be successful.

POSITION PROFILE:

Responsible for performing close of day scenarios for the hotel Guest Service area and account for daily activity by organizing and verifying information; identifying and correcting discrepancies; posting accounts; running and distributing daily reports.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION:

• Perform all Guest Service Representative functions as required; may assist in booking room reservations; may assist in answering hotel phone calls and notifying guests of message.
• Follow all specified procedures to reconcile cashier’s reports with the restaurant system each night, researching and posting any unresolved tickets from the day shifts.
• Audit, balance, post and report on the front desk to include but not limited to; room charges, phone calls, zero balance folios, corrections, adjustments, taxes, disputed charges, over/short figures, deposits, etc. to ensure accuracy and verify proper cash handling procedures are followed.
• Audit, balance and prepare, verify and report on Room information to provide rooms management with a picture of how they are performing.
• Transmit credit card batches.
• Complete and transmit daily management and accounting reports and supporting documents.
• Perform any other duties as designated.
• Prepare and input statistics and income journal sheets for preparation of daily reports. Produce accurate and timely reports and correctly handle all cash transactions.
• Act as hotel system liaison during night hours.
• Follow all specified procedures to maintain and post a daily balance of all house accounts, including running preliminary reconciliations, detail transactions and final reports to accounting.
• Audit, balance and report on all food and beverage outlets' (e.g. restaurants, lounges, banquets, room service) cash and credit operations to include but not limited to checks, over/short figures/tally sheets, deposits, counts, house charges, promotional materials, postings, etc. and reset all registers to ensure accurate, timely information.
• Run night audit final after insuring all revenues are in balance nightly.
• Balance and audit for accuracy room revenue, food and beverage revenue, cashier’s reports, and guest and house accounts and telephone revenue; assisting the preparation of all reports relevant to daily revenues. Balance and close all bank ticket codes, daily.

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent experience. College degree preferred.

Experience: Six to twelve months of employment in a related position or office setting with this company or other organizations. Accounting or hospitality experience a bonus.

Skills and Abilities: Requires having excellent computer and cash handling skills, ability to stand for extended periods of time; present a sociable, outgoing, lively and guest service-oriented demeanor. Ability to adapt to changing guest needs. Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job. Good judgment and ability to resolve conflicts effectively. Communicate information and hotel services to management, staff and guests.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Immediate eligibility for 401k and employer match
• Uniforms Provided
• Team Member Awards and Recognition programs throughout the year
• Competitive Salary
• Team Member Hotel Discount Program
• Food and Beverage Discounts
• Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid PTO beginning after ninety (90) days of employment

Please visit http://www.valorhospitality.com to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.