Accountant Clerk

Accountant Clerk

The role aims to be recognized as a trusted finance team member. This role supports the finance lead in all training and development activities to develop best-in-class finance professionals and assists in developing their finance team. This role supports a robust control and compliance environment and contributes to implement EMEA Operations Finance innovations and projects.

As Accountant Clerk you will:

• Be familiar with the document management system in use and flow of documents between hotel and Shared Service Centre and understand the approval process between hotel and Shared Service Centre when using the document management system
• Report any problems or discrepancies to the Finance Leader on a daily basis
• Account for and audit all items on all purchase orders, receiving records and supplier invoices
• Account for and audit all items on all outgoing shipments and supplier credit notes
• Prepare invoices for payments (other than payroll) whether by check, bank transfer or other means and forwards to hotel finance lead and General Manager for approval ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Ensure that all invoices forwarded for either approval or payment has all supporting documentation attached
• Balance suppliers monthly statements to the hotel accounts payable records
• Follow up with suppliers on missing invoices or credit notes
• Accurately code invoices to the correct GL code
• Prepare, review and post Vendor invoices, expenses, and other posting documents in line with the accounting rules
• Reconcile all supplier statements and follow up on all reconciling items
• Deliver to all month-end deadlines and ensure maximum numbers of invoices are batched before batch deadline
• Audit daily revenue figures, supporting reports and vouchers and follow up on any discrepancies, incomplete work or missing information with the relevant departments
• Ensure that all revenue streams are captured and reported accurately with appropriate backups to justify transactions posted
• Perform daily reconciliation of Rooms, Food & Beverage, C&E, other revenue streams and all applicable taxes or fees related to Government or local authorities
• Review all voids, discounted, entertainment checks, duty meal checks and complimentary rooms and ensure that all are authorized, signed and have appropriate level of detail

What are we looking for?

• Preferred: 2+ years relevant and progressive work experience in Accounting or Finance
• Ability to analyze large volume of complex financial information from many sources and create reports, forecasts, and projections
• Strong problem solving skills, including ability to effectively address any issue in collaboration with others as appropriate
• Ability to proactively identify and prevent potential problems
• Ability to help develop problem solving skills among direct reports and other team members as appropriate
• Ability to take initiative to identify, prioritize and implement all elements required for team to fulfill responsibilities
• Detail oriented and organized
• Ability to develop presentations and effectively present to all levels of company, hotels & owners.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills (all levels of management and external customers)
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word and Outlook with the ability to quickly learn new programs when required

Additional Preferences:
University degree in Accounting or Finance

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 travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its. 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!