Staff Accountant

Hilton New Orleans Airport is seeking a Staff Accountant to assist the Accounting Manager in supervising the hotel finance office. The role involves managing computerized accounting systems, accounts receivable, month-end closing reports, and general ledger reconciliation.

What you'll do:

• Reconcile the airline master account with the airline manifest daily, ensure accuracy, and bill airline invoices by the second week of the following month
• Audit group master accounts to verify they meet the payment terms specified in the group agreements. Bill all group master receivables within 3 days of the group events concluding
• Post all payments received by the hotel on the same business day
• Post tax exemptions to guest folios as needed and audit the accuracy of tax exemption forms
• Respond and resolve guest and client requests for folios, adjustments, credit card authorizations, and other inquiries
• Assist with month-end closing process as directed
• Assist with monthly house bank audits, payroll audits, and other duties as assigned
• Train individuals in PEP, Excel and MS Word
• Handle special project assignments as requested Accounting Manager or General Manager
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required

What they're looking for:

• High School graduate or equivalent required
• Ability to access and accurately input information into a computer using various computer software programs (Excel and Word)
• Maintain an open line of communication between guests, team members and management
• General knowledge of accounting operations, aptitude for figures
• Office machines: operate calculator/10-key by touch, copier, fax, telephone
• Ability to effectively deal with guest and team members concerns in a friendly and positive manner and listening to the nature of the concern, demonstrating empathy with the customer and providing positive and proactive solutions
• Ability to listen effectively and to speak and write English clearly
• Ability to learn and perform all essential job functions accurately and safely with minimal direct supervision, within initial training period after team member begins work
• 1 – 2 years of Finance and Accounts Receivable experience preferred
• Prior hospitality experience also preferred

Benefits:

• Vision
• Medical
• Dental
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• A lot more