Night Audit

Parable Hospitality; Seacliff (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Hilton Team Member Rates

Team events & volunteering

Job summary

Seacliff Inn, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Aptos, California, is seeking a Night Auditor to manage overnight front desk operations and complete the nightly financial close. You will balance guest accounts, process payments, and ensure revenue is accurate before the day ends.

The role requires strong customer service, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently during overnight hours. Prior front desk experience is preferred, with knowledge of hotel procedures and basic

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hotel front desk experience preferred.
• Knowledge of hotel front desk operations and procedures.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently during the overnight shift.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic accounting and reconciliation skills; handling cash and guest accounts.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, professional guest service throughout the overnight shift.
• Welcome arriving guests and complete check-in/check-out procedures.
• Answer guest questions and provide information about the hotel and area.
• Process reservations by phone and in person, communicating rates and information.
• Balance and control cash and credit transactions per procedures.
• Complete nightly audit and ensure revenues are balanced.
• Maintain front desk logs and shift information for morning team.

Skills

Hotel front desk experience

Customer service

Attention to detail

Independence

Communication skills

Cash handling

Basic computer skills

Job description

Seacliff Inn, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

Nestled between the redwoods and the coast in beautiful Aptos, Seacliff Inn, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton, offers a relaxed coastal escape with a distinctly local feel. The hotel features inviting guest rooms, an outdoor pool, on-site dining and live music at Sevy’s Bar + Kitchen, plus flexible indoor and outdoor spaces for weddings, meetings, and celebrations. Just minutes from Seacliff State Beach, Nisene Marks State Park, and Santa Cruz, Seacliff Inn is the perfect home base for exploring the best of California’s Central Coast.

THE ROLE

As a Night Auditor, you’ll keep the hotel running smoothly through the overnight hours while balancing front desk responsibilities with the important work of closing out the hotel’s daily financial activity. You’ll be a welcoming presence for late-night guests while ensuring accounts, cash, and hotel revenues are accurate and balanced. You will:

• Provide friendly, professional guest service throughout the overnight shift
• Welcome arriving guests and complete check-in and check-out procedures
• Answer guest questions, address concerns, and provide knowledgeable information about the hotel and surrounding area
• Accept and manage reservations by phone and in person, accurately communicating rates and hotel information
• Process guest accounts, charges, receipts, and other forms of payment with accuracy
• Balance and control cash and credit transactions in accordance with hotel procedures
• Complete the nightly audit process and ensure hotel revenues are balanced before closing the day
• Review and reconcile financial activity, identifying and addressing discrepancies as needed
• Operate the hotel phone system, assist with calls, and manage wake-up call requests
• Process and distribute guest mail, messages, and other communications
• Maintain accurate front desk logs and shift information to support clear communication with the day team
• Stay informed about hotel amenities, in-house activities, and local events to assist guests
• Maintain a safe, secure, clean, and welcoming front desk environment
• Work independently while knowing when to communicate issues or seek support
• Assist other departments and team members as needed to support overnight hotel operations

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Success means the hotel is ready for a new day when your shift is complete. Guest accounts are accurate, the night audit is balanced, front desk information is organized, and important details are clearly communicated to the morning team. At the same time, overnight guests receive the same warm, professional hospitality they would expect at any other time of day.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• 2+ years of hotel front desk experience preferred
• Knowledge of hotel front desk operations and procedures
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Comfortable working independently and making sound decisions during the overnight shift
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic accounting and reconciliation skillsComfortable handling cash, credit transactions, and guest accounts
• Basic computer, typing, and cash register skills
• Ability to prioritize and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• Dependable, responsible, and comfortable working overnight hours
• Ability to maintain a professional and welcoming presence with guests at all times
• Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently walk, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and carry up to 20 lbs.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 401(k)
• Hilton Team Member Rates
• Opportunities to connect, give back, and build community through team events & volunteering.