Accountant (Spanish & English speaker)

Company Description

SLS Barcelona, a five-star urban resort of extraordinary experiences, brings a new variety of seaside glamour, indulgence and excellence to Barcelona’s waterfront district of Port Forum. Here the hallmarks of an SLS wonderland – playful ambiance, VIP treatment, and theatrical experiences - meet idyllic views to set a lavish stage for the extraordinary to unfold. We are looking for an Accountant to join the team at SLS Barcelona. Under the guidance of the Assistant Director of Finance, you’ll support the Finance department on the financial operations of the hotel while managing hotel assets and ensuring a centralized accounting environment.

Verify that the PMS daily city ledger, guest ledger and advance deposit ledger balances reconcile to the sum of previous month closing balance and the PMS system net changes for the current month to date.

Prepare daily revenue journal, ensuring that revenues have been classified to the correct general ledger code. Verify that the total cash settlements posted in the PMS system for the day balance to the total amount of cash deposited per the General Cashier report.

Verify all credit cards billing against the daily business report and prepare credit card and bank conciliation sheets and credit card commission accrual.

Ensure that audit policies and procedures (Control Self-Assessment) are being followed.

Be fully in line with Hotel Credit Policy.

Ensure credits received are allocated against the correct invoice and not pro-rated over various invoices.

Ensure any payments received at the hotel are credited correctly.

Follow up outstanding amounts with standard letters in accordance with Credit Policy and Procedure.

Know and observe credit policies.

Process all applications for new credit accounts.

Regularly distribute listings of all active accounts receivable.

Establish and continually review credit limits for accounts receivable.

Review checked-out guests, open payer accounts, and advance deposit records with audited revenue.

Maintain a complete credit file for each account containing all documentation related to the credit investigation.

Manage, reconcile and follow up on all credit card inquiries/disputes.

Review all accounts receivable debits and credits daily.

Verify the accuracy of accounts receivable balances.

Maintain and build communication with all credit stakeholders.

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, business administration or related field.

• +2 years of experience in a hotel’s accounting department.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.
• The opportunity to join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that’s committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand.

Excellent discounts across the entire Ennismore family of brands.

SLS is part of Ennismore, a creative hospitality company rooted in culture and community, with a global collection of entrepreneurial and founder-built brands with purpose at their heart.