Hilton Accounting Manager

Homewood Suites and Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte/South Park; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Homewood Suites and Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte/South Park is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee hotel accounting operations and lead the finance team at the property level. The role focuses on accurate processing of financial information, controls, and collaboration with management.

Key duties include cashier oversight, AR/AP processes, month-end close, and financial reporting. Proficiency in Excel and hotel PMS systems is required, with a BS/BA in accounting or hotel mgmt preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years front desk/night audit and one year hotel accounting experience (from Minimum Requirements).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong English communication with guests, visitors, vendors and staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Verify deposits of each cashier and document variances daily.
• Set up House Accounts and A/R accounts as needed and ensure accuracy.
• Manage accounts payable invoices and ensure proper routing for approvals.
• Oversee end-of-month accounting activities including AR, tax reports, and P/L variance.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure accuracy of accounts and controls.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

English communication

Financial reporting

Education

BS or BA in Hotel Administration, Management or Accounting

Tools

M3 accounting platform

Hilton PMS systems

Job description

Job Description

• The Accounting manager is responsible to oversee the smooth and efficient processing of accounting related information and systems at the property level. Provide a leadership role in all accounting and personnel related issues at the property.

Essential Job Functions

Hotel General Cashier

• Verify deposits of each cashier and document variances daily
• Document due back and issue in a timely manner
• Provide change to all cashiers during specified times
• Make deposits to bank with security escort
• Maintain adequate inventory of cashier supplies including drop envelops
• Maintain MOD bank and replenish as necessary
• House bank issuance and monthly audit
• Communicate deposit information to corporate office daily

Accounts Receivable

• Set up House Accounts and A/R Accounts as needed or directed by management
• Ensure all Group and Direct Bill accounts are accurate and mailed within three business days
• Make collection calls on outstanding accounts to ensure all amounts are collected within 60 days
• Complete credit references for Direct Bill accounts requesting credit
• Coordinate with Sales & Marketing/F&B/Banquets to ensure accuracy of accounts

Accounts Payable

• Maintain high level of organization of filing
• Ensure each invoice received has been properly routed to approving manager
• Research vendor disputes/questions and statements regarding unpaid invoices
• Ensure proper control measures are adhered in compliance with company standards
• Participate in inventory processes to ensure accuracy and controls

General Accounting

• Responsible for all end of month accounting including but not limited to the following:
  • AR summary, tax exempt report, PTD/YTD Revenue, inventory accuracy, cash sheet counts, P/L variance report contribution, rebills, accruals, etc.

Formal Education

• BS or BA in Hotel Administration, Management or Accounting preferred. M3 accounting platform and Hilton PMS systems preferred.

Minimum Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Must be able to communicate in English with guests, visitors, vendors and hotel staff
• Must be able to provide legible communication
• Must be able to compute mathematical calculations
• Two years front desk/night audit and one year hotel accounting experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Possess a working knowledge of basic office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, scanners and printers and automated property management systems.
• Ability to enforce hotel's standards, policies and procedures with hotel staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of pertinent hotel data.
• Possess an independent work ethic to perform job functions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work cohesively with other departments and coworkers as part of a team.
• Maintain high level of office organization by daily filing routine of all job related files.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; bend; walk; use hands or finger; or feel objects, tools or controls; lift boxes (up to 15 pounds); talk and hear. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision to a computer screen.

Source: Hospitality Online