Swissôtel Chicago is a luxury 4 diamond hotel with 662 rooms and suites located in the heart of downtown Chicago. Inspired by our brand pillar, Vitality , our Swissôtel Chicago family is united by a common vision to re-engage, re-inspire and re-vitalize our commitment to delivering quality service, building quality relationships and living quality lives.
At Swissôtel Chicago, we put the emphasis on our people. We are extremely proud of our Vitality initiatives and offer a variety of wellness programs for our Colleagues, who – in turn – aspire to bring quality of life into our guests' lives. Our goal is to provide a motivating and rewarding environment that attracts talented individuals who wish to develop their careers within a culture that values creativity and innovation in order to execute winning results aligned with our Vitality vision.
Be Bold, Be Inspired, Be You. Job Description WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: The position is part-time and approximately 2-3 days per week or 4 hours per day.
Responsible for preparing, verifying and processing invoices by cross-checking all postings in master account to back-up and client instructions Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately Must work well in stressful and high-pressure situations Works with the Assistant Controller in reconciling tax exemptions Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions. Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly Qualifications YOUR EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS INCLUDE: We are looking for a well-organized and creative candidate with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who is able to inspire "quality in life" and work in a dynamic environment. In addition, the candidate should possess:
High school diploma required and college coursework in a related field is helpful. At least one year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field required. Demonstrate strong communication skills both verbally and in writing Demonstrate ability to effectively deal with team members and customers, some of who will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger and collect accurate information Ability to deal with sensitive situations in an effective manner Ability to work in a stressful environment and to assume the role of a solution-oriented mediator Presents a professional and polished appearance. PC experience (MS Word, Excel). Ten key adding machine & basic office equipment (fax machines, copier, printers etc.). Demonstrate the ability to lead by example. Must understand the flow of data though the accounting cycle. Physical Aspects of Position:
Physical aspects of the position include but are not limited to the following:
Frequent sitting throughout shift Occasional lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps Additional Information WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU: Employee Benefit Card offering discounted rates at Accor worldwide Learning & Development programs through our Academies Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within our property and across the world! Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibilities, such as Sustainability, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
