Night Auditor

Homewood NOLA; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Homewood NOLA in New Orleans is seeking a Night Auditor to manage end-of-day financial tasks, assist guests during overnight hours, and help ensure security of the property. The role blends front desk operations with basic accounting to transition smoothly between business days.

The Night Auditor will verify figures, compile reports, and respond to guest inquiries while promoting service excellence in a dynamic hotel environment near Bourbon Street.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to communicate in English with guests, visitors and staff.
• Experience with property management and sales/financial systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Verify daily financial transactions and postings and perform analyses.
• Prepare and distribute daily reports to Front Office/Accounting as required.
• Maintain knowledge of policies, procedures and hotel services to assist guests accurately.
• Run end-of-day reports and ensure the accuracy of postings for rooms and F&B.
• Transact and reconcile daily front desk and cashier activities as needed.
• Transmit credit card vouchers electronically to vendors as required.

Skills

English communication

PMS knowledge

POS knowledge

Call accounting

Movie systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PMS

POS

Call accounting

Movie systems

Job description

207 rooms | 1,521 sq. ft. meeting/event space Amenities: pet friendly, extended stay, outdoor pool, complimentary hot breakfast and WiFi. Ideally located just off Bourbon Street, the hotel offers easy access to the dining, music, and culture of the French Quarter. With the Caesars Superdome, Central Business District, and Smoothie King Center just a mile away, it’s a dynamic setting for hospitality professionals who enjoy serving both business and leisure travelers in the heart of New Orleans.

The Night Auditor is responsible for performing end-of-day financial tasks, providing guest services during overnight hours, and ensuring the safety and security of the hotel. This role combines front desk operations with basic accounting duties to deliver a smooth transition between business days. Job Title: Night Auditor Department: Front Office Supervision Exercised: None Supervision Received: Front Office Manager

JOB SUMMARY Verify the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to daily business transactions recorded by other staff members by performing various analyses of accounting records. Compile, review and distribute various reports to appropriate members.

JOB DUTIES

• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all hotel and departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain complete knowledge of property management system and manual procedures.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment only as intended.
• Set up and organize workstations with designated supplies, forms and resource materials; always maintain cleanliness.
• Report shortages to supervisor.
• Answer telephone within three rings, using correct salutations and telephone etiquette.
• Be familiar with all hotel services and facilities to respond to guest inquiries accurately.
• Promote positive guest relations.
• Be familiar with all hotel packages, promotions, prices and rates to best service guests.
• Possess a complete working knowledge of PMS, POS, call accounting and movie systems.
• Correct errors or list discrepancies for adjustment.
• Compute percentages and totals and compare results with recorded entries.
• Inspect items on books of original entry to determine if accepted accounting procedures were followed in recording transactions.
• Analyses data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls or lack of compliance with management policies and procedures.
• Reconcile and complete all daily front desk as well as Food and Beverage cashier work.
• Run final trial balance to post rooms and close day.
• Run accounts receivable reports and other reports required for record keeping as designated by the Controller.
• Provide next day reports for Front Office, Housekeeping, Sales and Accounting Offices as required.
• Transmit credit card vouchers electronically via modem to authorized vendors.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must possess an active and valid Louisiana ATC Responsible Vendor Permit (Bar Card) prior to the first day of employment.
• Must maintain a valid permit throughout employment to legally facilitate overnight alcohol sales and retail transactions.
• 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.
• Experience with computers, calculators or word processors
• Ability to input and access information into the property management and sale systems.
• Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to remain stationary at assigned post for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work cohesively with other departments and co-workers as part of a team.

HRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‑related requirements.