Group Accounting Specialist- Remote Opportunity

At Apple Leisure Group, we care for people so they can be their best. We deliver distinctive experiences for our guests, while providing a world of understanding and care. We strive to be the first choice in vacation travel, enriching lives and uniting the world.

Grow your career as a successful Group Accounting Specialist with Apple Leisure Group Vacations, one of our 14 industry-leading brands. In this role, you will assist in completing daily tasks being assigned to this team to ensure proper managing of funds and adjustments are being conducted with accuracy and documentation of each transaction. Keeping the financial integrity of each group booking as a priority, while supporting both the internal and external customer on all questions and requests related to the groups accounting process.

A successful Group Accounting Specialist will:

• Process group hotel payments by analyzing invoices and correcting discrepancies
• Collect credits due to over payments as part of the group accounting finalization process
• Provide suppliers with ACH details for deposits and final payment remittances
• Assist in completing daily accounting reports, providing quality assurance so bookings are paid in full by deadlines
• Action Group cancellation processes
• Complete final adjustment such as comps and moving of funds between child reservations, refunds
• Action daily accounting forms submitted by the internal teams
• Ensure proper monitoring and quality assurance is being met to uphold the financial integrity of each group by aligning closely with the group leadership team
• Work on special projects as needed

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management deems necessary

A successful Group Accounting Specialist will have:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or at least two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of systems such as Microsoft Office and other office procedures and terminology
• Customer Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing excellent customer service
• Group process experience and/or travel related experience
• Ability to multi-task and remain organized
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Proficient in both Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word

Additional Required Experience:

• The ability to communicate clearly
• Written and verbal communication
• Write and speak clearly, using grammatically correct language
• Identify problems and solutions
• Computer navigation skills
• Ability to work in a high volume, deadline driven, high pressure environment
• Consistent attendance is required
• The ability to manage and resolve conflict in a stressful environment
• The ability to work in a team environment
• Must be able to perform repetitive motions: making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• The ability to follow instructions

About Apple Leisure Group

As North America’s only vertically integrated travel, hospitality and leisure management group, Apple Leisure Group is an industry innovator that combines the expertise of 14 leading brands. Our unique niche allows us the special opportunity to oversee every aspect of the travel experience, from the moment a guest books a trip to the time they return home. ALG consistently delivers exceptional value to travelers and strong performance to resort owners and partners by strategically leveraging the power of its portfolio of brands across five segments, comprising:

• Vacations: The largest seller of vacation packages and charter flights in the U.S. for travel to Mexico and the Caribbean, moving approximately 3.2 million passengers annually through well-established vacation brands
• Resort Brand Management: Management of 5-star and 4-star luxury resorts through Hyatt Inclusive Collection® award-winning brand portfolio
• Destination Management Services: Best-in-class destination management services provided by Hyatt Inclusive Collection®
• Loyalty Program: Exclusive loyalty program Unlimited Vacation Club®
• Technology Solutions: Innovative technology solutions provider Trisept Solutions®, connecting over 88,000 travel agents with leading travel suppliers

To learn more about the Apple Leisure Group advantage, visit appleleisuregroup.com. **

About VACATIONS**

The #1 vacation brand in the world for packages to Mexico and Dominican Republic, offers the convenience of one-stop shopping. Apple Vacations® clients have access to flight, hotel, and transfers – they can also choose an all-inclusive resort where meals, drinks, and more are included - all for one affordable price. **

Our Values**

At ALG, we call our employees Colleagues, because we are more than just employees. We care for people so they can be at their best, we provide a world of understanding and care, and we deliver distinctive experiences for our guests. Our Values, by which we operate:

Empathy

• Integrity
• Respect
• Inclusion
• Experimentation
• Well Being

ALG’s Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Living our purpose of caring for people so they can be their best means that we are committed to a workplace culture grounded in diversity and inclusion where Colleagues feel welcome and encouraged to fully participate in the organization. With the value of INCLUSION, we respect all the ways our Colleagues are individually unique and foster creativity and engagement in respectful environments. **

Benefits At a Glance**

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package to our U.S. based employees:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Corporate Wellness Program
• Travel Discounts & Deals
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks