Hospitality Finance Specialist: AR, Cash & Month-End

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vacation, Sick and Holiday Pay

Company Basic Life Insurance

Company paid Accidental Death & Dismem

Company paid Short Term Disability

Company paid Long term Disability

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Hamilton Hotel DC is seeking a Staff Accountant to support daily accounting and financial operations. The role covers accounts receivable, revenue and cash controls, credit card reconciliations, and month-end close assistance.

Collaboration with hotel operations, sales, and finance leadership is essential to ensure accurate reporting and adherence to brand standards. Ideal candidates hold 1–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in hospitality, with familiarity in Opera PMS.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience; hospitality experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with Opera PMS and Hilton systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts receivable billing, including direct bill, group, and miscellaneous charges
• Assist with Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) related billing and reconciliation items
• Monitor and resolve chargebacks
• Perform daily on-site credit card reconciliations
• Prepare daily cash and check deposits for Brinks armored transport
• Review Night Audit shift reports for accuracy
• Manage House Accounts in Opera including month-end checkout and reactivation
• Prepare journal entries related to House Account activity
• Monitor group commissions and obtain DOSM approvals
• Assist with month-end close and audits

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Hospitality accounting

Opera PMS

Hilton systems

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Opera PMS

Hilton systems

Job description

The Hamilton Hotel DC is seeking a Staff Accountant to support daily accounting and financial operations. The role covers accounts receivable, revenue and cash controls, credit card reconciliations, and month-end close assistance.

Collaboration with hotel operations, sales, and finance leadership is essential to ensure accurate reporting and adherence to brand standards. Ideal candidates hold 1–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in hospitality, with familiarity in Opera PMS.