Hotel Accountant

Description

A great opportunity to fill a Parental leave role, up to 12 months, in our small but dynamic Finance Team.

The Hotel Accountant’s core responsibilities include handling the duties of the General Ledger and part of the Account Payable & Cost’s duties. 

What will I be doing? 

As the Hotel Accountant, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: 

• Maintain a high customer service focus by approaching your job with the customers always in mind and being proactive in a timely manner towards their needs and requests of customers. 
• Have a positive impact, taking personal responsibility and initiative to resolve issues, always clearly communicating with both customers and colleagues. 
• To be motivated and committed, approaching all tasks with enthusiasm and seizing opportunities to learn new skills or knowledge in order to improve your personal performance. 
• To be flexible, responding quickly and positively to changing requirements including the performance of any tasks requested of you. 
• Maintain high team focus by showing co-operation and support to colleagues in the pursuit of team goals. 
• Contribute ideas and suggestions to enhance operational / environmental procedures in the hotel. 
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in a manner that ensures your safety and that of others in your workplace. 
• Contribute positively by providing both guests and fellow team members with courteous, hassle-free service and by seeking to always maintain a pleasant work environment. 

Specific Duties

Prepare selected month end journals. Liaise and co-operate with both internal and external auditors. Prepare and submit the required statutory reports including (but not limited to), GST Return, Payroll Return, FBT, NRWT and Statistics NZ. Complete the weekly owner’s forecast. Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Review and post the daily revenue journals. Complete daily revenue report approvals. Post and reconcile bank transactions. Complete credit card reconciliations Preparation and loading of payroll journals. Ensure that all employees are paid correctly based on authorised information. Assist the finance manager as required.

Requirements

What are we looking for? 

A Hotel Accountant serving Hilton Brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow: 

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting and/or Management preferred. 
• At least 3 years of working experience as General Leger Supervisor or higher in the hospitality industry. 
• Solid working experience in hotel accounting and operations. 
• Mature and reliable. 
• Previous experience in a managerial operational accounting role. 
• Must possess basic computational ability. 
• Ability to lead, provide guidance and develop team members. 
• Possess accounting qualifications. 
• Fluent in written and spoken English to meet business needs. 
• Ability to be resourceful, creative and maintain flexibility. 
• Line operations management and labour related experience preferred. 

What will it be like to work for Hilton? 

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travellers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!