Night Auditor

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Night Auditor (Hotel Front Desk / Overnight Guest Services) in Fountain Valley, CA is an evaluation hire position with long-term potential. You will oversee overnight front desk operations, balance daily transactions, and maintain guest relations while working independently.

The role requires attention to detail, basic accounting familiarity, and strong communication. Schedule is full-time overnight; starting pay is $22/hour DOE and on-site at a limited-service hotel.

Qualifications

• Previous hotel front desk or night audit experience
• Strong attention to detail with solid math and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and stay productive during overnight hours
• Basic accounting or bookkeeping experience is a plus
• Comfortable handling financial transactions and balancing reports
• Strong communication skills and professional demeanor
• Reliable, punctual, and able to maintain consistency in a structured environment
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn hotel management systems
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays
• Flexible schedule required based on business needs

Responsibilities

• Manage guest check-ins and check-outs during overnight hours
• Provide a high level of customer service while handling guest inquiries and concerns
• Perform nightly audit procedures, including balancing accounts and reconciling daily transactions
• Verify room rates, postings, and guest accounts for accuracy
• Prepare and distribute daily financial and operational reports
• Handle cash, credit card transactions, and billing discrepancies
• Maintain security awareness and monitor hotel activity overnight
• Coordinate with housekeeping and management on any overnight issues
• Ensure the front desk and lobby areas remain clean, organized, and professional

Skills

Attention to detail

Math skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Strong communication

Punctuality

Computer proficiency

Hotel management systems

Tools

Hotel management systems

Job description

Night Auditor (Hotel Front Desk / Overnight Guest Services - Evaluation Hire)

Location: Fountain Valley, CA

Schedule: Full-Time | Overnight Shift

Pay: Starting at $22/hour (DOE)

Overview

We are partnering with a well-established limited-service hotel in Fountain Valley seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Night Auditor to oversee overnight front desk operations. This is an evaluation hire opportunity with long-term potential for the right candidate.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives working independently, is highly organized, and can balance both guest service and accounting responsibilities during overnight hours. You are the face of the hotel during the night shift how you show up matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage guest check-ins and check-outs during overnight hours
• Provide a high level of customer service while handling guest inquiries and concerns
• Perform nightly audit procedures, including balancing accounts and reconciling daily transactions
• Verify room rates, postings, and guest accounts for accuracy
• Prepare and distribute daily financial and operational reports
• Handle cash, credit card transactions, and billing discrepancies
• Maintain security awareness and monitor hotel activity overnight
• Coordinate with housekeeping and management on any overnight issues
• Ensure the front desk and lobby areas remain clean, organized, and professional

Qualifications

• Previous hotel front desk or night audit experience
• Strong attention to detail with solid math and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and stay productive during overnight hours
• Basic accounting or bookkeeping experience is a plus
• Comfortable handling financial transactions and balancing reports
• Strong communication skills and professional demeanor
• Reliable, punctual, and able to maintain consistency in a structured environment
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn hotel management systems
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays
• Flexible schedule required based on business needs

Work Environment

• Limited-service hotel setting in Fountain Valley
• Quiet overnight environment with a mix of guest service and administrative responsibilities
• Independent role with support from management and team

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Employment decisions are made without regard to any protected status under applicable law.

Employment eligibility will be verified through the E-Verify program. All new hires must be authorized to work in the United States. Background checks and/or drug screening may be required where permitted by law.

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