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 within ALG Vacations. 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 conducte... more details
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 within ALG Vacations. 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. You will keep 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 overpayments 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.
- Perform Action Group cancelation processes.
- Complete final adjustments such as comps and moving of funds between child reservations, refunds.
- Maintain 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.
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.
- Proficient Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and Word, and other Office procedures and terminology.
- Strong ability to efficiently navigate through various computer screens and programs.
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing excellent customer service.
- Group process experience and/or travel related experience.
- Excellent communication skills, the ability to write and speak clearly, using grammatically correct language.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in a team environment.
- Ability to work in a high volume, deadline driven, high pressure environment.
- Ability to identify problems and provide solutions.
- Ability to understand and execute tasks as directed.
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
- Destination Management Services: Best-in-class destination management services provided by Amstar® DMC and Worldstar®
- 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 APPLE 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.
