Accounting Clerk

HHM Hotels; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

HHM Hotels is seeking an Accounting Clerk to verify, approve, and pay invoices while ensuring timely revenue collection in alignment with hotel policies. The role offers growth through a staff accountant path and exposure to guest services integration.

The position requires a High School diploma and accounting experience, with strong Excel skills and familiarity with PMS/accounting systems. You will support cash handling, deposits, and various ledgers to maintain internal controls and guest

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Previous accounting experience or equivalent training required.
• Proficient in using Excel.
• Knowledge of PMS/accounting systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify, obtain approvals and pay invoices; bill and collect outstanding revenue in a timely, accurate manner in accordance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Prepare cash discrepancy reports.
• Retrieve and process deposits in accordance with hotel standards.
• Maintain house bank and conduct transactions according to established processes and policies.
• Issue and redeem cashier banks and conduct audits as needed.
• Process petty cash receipts and reimbursements.
• Assist with credit-related activities, including processing of credit applications.
• Provide customers with accurate and timely invoices, statements, and schedules.
• Maintain an efficient collection process to include an organized filing and tracing system.
• Monitor guest ledger, advance deposit ledger and any other related ledgers to ensure proper internal control.
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Practice safe work habits to ensure safety.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills

Accounting experience

Excel proficiency

Education

High School diploma

Tools

PMS/accounting systems

Excel

Job description

Opportunity: Accounting Clerk

Verify, obtain approvals and pay invoices; bill and collect outstanding revenue in a timely, accurate manner in accordance with accounting policies and procedures.

Your Growth Path

Staff Accountant/Guest Service Agent – Regional Accountant – Controller

Your Focus

• Prepare cash discrepancy reports.
• Retrieve and process deposits in accordance with hotel standards.
• Maintain house bank and conduct transactions according to established processes and policies.
• Issue and redeem cashier banks and conduct audits as needed.
• Process petty cash receipts and reimbursements.
• Assist with credit-related activities, including processing of credit applications.
• Provide customers with accurate and timely invoices, statements, and schedules.
• Maintain an efficient collection process to include an organized filing and tracing system.
• Monitor guest ledger, advance deposit ledger and any other related ledgers to ensure proper internal control.
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Practice safe work habits to ensure safety.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Your Background and Skills

• High School diploma required.
• Previous accounting experience or equivalent training required.
• Proficient in using Excel.
• Knowledge of PMS/accounting systems preferred.

HHM Benefits and Perks

• Competitive wages for full time opportunities
• Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Company Match
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Travel Discounts
• Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
• Educational/Professional Development
• Referral Bonus Program

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include occasionally working on holidays, weekends.
• Required to sit for extended periods, lift up to 10 pounds, bend, reach, use hands and fingers to operate keyboard.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Source: HHM Hotels