AP Accounting Trainee Program

Work and Travel USA / Work and Study UK

Louisville, Kentucky

Host Company Description

Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, the host is a leading third-party management company with deep, multi-generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. Their team consists of diverse and innovative hoteliers and restauranteurs operating more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries. The hosts portfolio includes a wide array of reputable brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and Hyatt as well as many unique, independent, boutique, and lifestyle properties and restaurants.

Opportunity Details

Program Duration - 18 months
Compensation - $18 per hour
Housing - 2 week temporary stay upon arrival
Start date - March-May 2023
Number of Positions Offered - 1

About The Location

Louisville is the largest city of Kentucky, sixth-most populous city in the Southeast, and the 28th most-populous city in the United States. Named after King Louis XVI of France, Louisville was founded in 1778. Today, the city is known as the home of boxer Muhammad Ali, the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Fried Chicken, the University of Louisville and its Cardinals, Louisville Slugger baseball bats, and three of Kentucky's six Fortune 500 companies: Humana, Kindred Healthcare, and Yum! Brands.

Program Description

Review all invoices for appropriate documentation, GL coding and approval prior to payment
Process, batch and input vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and check requests
Process check runs
Setup new vendors and 1099 tracking
Reconcile customer statements and maintain AP files
Perform various other duties as assigned to meet business objectives

Applicant Qualifications

To apply for the Trainee program, applicants must hold a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Accounting and have least 1 year of professional work experience in accounting field, OR be career professionals of 5 or more years of professional experience
Excellent English skills and ability to write and communicate effectively
Hospitality industry experience preferred
Multi-property accounts payable experience preferred
Basic understanding of general accounting principles
Thorough knowledge of accounts payable function
Strong attention to detail, organizational and multi-tasking skills
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with emphasis on timeliness and accuracy
Skill in the use of personal computers, Microsoft Office (especially Outlook, Excel and Word) and software applications
Ability to work well in team-oriented environment