Accounting Clerk

HHM Hospitality; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Company Match

Paid Time Off

Travel Discounts

Commuter Transit Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Educational/Professional Development

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

HHM Hotels in Washington, DC is seeking an Accounting Clerk to verify and pay invoices, bill customers, and collect revenue in line with policy. The role supports cash handling, reconciliations, and daily ledgers to ensure accurate financial records.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma, prior accounting experience, and strong Excel skills. Knowledge of PMS/accounting systems is preferred and growth paths lead toward regional accounting roles.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Previous accounting experience or equivalent training required.
• Proficient in using Excel.

Responsibilities

• Verify, obtain approvals and pay invoices.
• Bill and collect outstanding revenue in a timely, accurate manner.
• Prepare cash discrepancy reports and process deposits.
• Maintain house bank and perform audit duties as needed.
• Process petty cash receipts and reimbursements.
• Assist with credit applications and provide invoices and statements.

Skills

Excel

PMS systems

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Overview

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 and part 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

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About Us

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.