Staff Accountant - Accounts Payable and Payroll

Ocean View Hotel Corporation; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hilton Team Member Travel Discount

Stanford Hotels Team Member Travel

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays

Job summary

Hilton Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa in Honolulu seeks a Full-Time Staff Accountant – Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist to support payroll, accounts payable, and month-end closing. You will ensure accurate processing and compliance, while maintaining internal controls and financial integrity in a busy hospitality environment.

The role offers exposure to hotel accounting, benefits, and a structured team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with accounting software, payroll systems, timekeeping systems, and hotel property management systems.
• Education includes at least an Associates degree; High School diploma required.
• Experience: 3+ years progressive accounting experience incl. payroll processing and AP.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices for accuracy and approvals; manage AP accruals and reconciliations.
• Process biweekly payroll accurately and timely; review timekeeping, adjustments, deductions, garnishments.
• Prepare journal entries; monthly balance sheet reconciliations; advise on process improvements.

Skills

Accounting software

Payroll systems

Timekeeping systems

Hotel property management systems

Education

Associates

High School

Tools

Payroll software

Timekeeping systems

Hotel PMS

Job description

Description

Pay Rate: $32.00 per hour

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment? Hilton Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa is seeking a Full-Time Staff Accountant – Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist to join our team. In this key role, you will support the financial success of our award-winning resort by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll, accounts payable, and month-end accounting activities. We are looking for a motivated professional who values integrity, confidentiality, and accuracy while helping us maintain the highest standards of financial stewardship, compliance, and exceptional hospitality.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payable

• Process and review vendor invoices for accuracy and proper approval.
• Manage payment processing, vendor reconciliations, and outstanding balances.
• Maintain vendor records and ensure compliance with purchasing procedures.
• Support audit requests and month-end accruals.

Payroll

• Process biweekly payroll accurately and timely.
• Review timekeeping records, payroll adjustments, deductions, and garnishments.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Respond to team member payroll inquiries.
• Process off-cycle check requests.
• Responsible for clerical duties such as copying, filing, etc. all payroll documents

Staff Accountant Duties

• Prepare AP accruals for month-end closing
• Reconcile payroll-related liabilities and balance sheet accounts.
• Recommend process improvements and strengthen internal controls.

Additional Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Reconcile payroll liabilities, benefits, and payroll-related accounts.
• Analyze labor costs and payroll trends.
• Maintain all contracts and Certification of Insurance.
• Recommend process improvements and efficiencies within accounting and payroll functions.
• Serve as a backup for other accounting functions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

OUR BENEFITS

• Hilton Team Member Travel Discount
• Stanford Hotels Team Member Travel Discount
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Health Benefit Waiver Option
• 401(k)
• Company-paid Group Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays
• Shoes for Crews discount

Hilton Waikiki Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to Cindy Fujioka at [e-mail] or call 808-921-5504 to let us know the nature of your request.

Qualifications

Experience with accounting software, payroll systems, timekeeping systems, and hotel property management systems

Education

• Associates (Preferred)
• High School (Required)

Experience

• Preferred Experience with accounting software, payroll systems, timekeeping systems, and hotel property management systems
• Preferred Previous experience in hotel, hospitality, or service industry accounting
• Preferred Knowledge of payroll compliance, internal controls, and regulatory requirements applicable to hospitality accounting
• Required 1 years: Month-end and year-end close processes.
• Required 3 years: Progressively responsible accounting experience required, including payroll processing and full-cycle accounts payable administration.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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Source: Hospitality Online