HR & Accounting Admin

Job Description

This position is located in beautiful Sedona, Arizona. Surrounded by breathtaking views of the red rocks, the Amara Resort and Spa offers majestic accommodations for travelers. A 100 room, lifestyle hotel, Amara is a destination for everyone steps away from the shops of Uptown Sedona and the sounds of the creek. Amara has been recognized as one of the Top 15 Resorts in the Southwest: Readers’ Choice Awards for 2021 by Conde Nast Traveler and has also been awarded the Wedding Wire Couples’ Choice Award for 2021.

The Human Resources and Accounting Admin is responsible for assisting the Human Resources and Accounting departments with a variety of functions. This position ensures all records and postings are compliant with state/federal laws, enforces company policies, and assists with team member benefits. This position follows closely all HR/ Accounting processes and monitors missing documentation.

Human Resources Duties & Functions:

• Approach all encounters with guests and team members in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
• Assist with benefits enrolment and aid all team members. Conduct monthly benefits enrollment audits.
• Assist with new hire process: scheduling interviews, calling candidates, process pre-employment documents and ensuring all required HR documents are completed and accurate.
• Prepare necessary documents for new hire packages.
• Accurately administer the payroll system with new hires, changes, and terminations.
• Ensure team member bulletin boards are up to date.
• Assist with special projects; planning employee events (meetings, picnics, parties, trainings).
• Conduct regular file audits; personnel, I-9’s, and confidential.
• Run monthly reports for benefits enrollment, birthdays, anniversaries, and others.
• Comply at all times with Amara Resort and Spa standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.

• Other duties as required.

Accounting Duties & Functions

• Process daily cash deposit
• Reconcile and process daily tips from F&B outlets
• Respond to guest billing inquiries
• Process weekly travel agent commissions
• Assist with accounts payable and vendor inquiries
• Manage assignment/collection of banks for cash-handling employees
• Perform monthly bank audits
• Assist with month end close

Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years administrative experience.
• 1 year of Human Resources experience.
• 1 year of accounting experience.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Ability to understand and utilize basic computer equipment and applications, to include word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.

Amara Resort and Spa is owned and operated by Northwood Hospitality. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, an employer paid life insurance policy, employer paid short-term and long-term disability coverage, and additional supplementary insurance plans. Northwood Hospitality sponsors a 401k plan with a company match. At Amara, we believe it is important to have a work life balance. Full-time, eligible employees accrue vacation time and are eligible to receive holiday pay. As a part of Northwood Hospitality, team members are eligible to receive discounts at other properties within the portfolio. Each and every day a team member arrives to work, they can expect a delicious, chef curated lunch provided free of charge. We believe our team members are empowered to act and make the right decisions. As such, we are committed to the growth and professional development of our team.

About Northwood Hospitality

At Northwood Hospitality, we understand that our people are the hallmark of our success.

• Integrity: We are honest, fair, accountable, and respectful.
• Collaboration: We are better when we are together.
• Leadership: We are empowered to act and make the right decision for our guests and our business.
• Passion: We are passionate about hospitality and serving our guests with pride.
• Balance: We are focused on a balanced approach for our teams, families, and communities.

We believe people are the most important assets.

• We understand the heart of our business is our team members.
• We believe in personal empowerment.
• We are driven in developing our talented teams.
• We accept personal responsibility for our actions and results.