Accounting Assistant

Hilton • Nashville, TN

400d

About The Position

The Accounting Assistant at Hilton Nashville Green Hills plays a crucial role in supporting the Controller and ensuring the smooth operation of the accounting department. This position involves various accounting tasks, including cash management, accounts payable, and general accounting functions, while also providing assistance during the night audit process.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Two years front desk/night audit experience
• One year hotel accounting experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to communicate in English with guests, visitors, vendors, and hotel staff
• Ability to compute mathematical calculations
• Possess a working knowledge of basic office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, scanners, and printers
• Ability to enforce hotel's standards, policies, and procedures with hotel staff
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of pertinent hotel data
• Possess an independent work ethic to perform job functions with minimal supervision
• Ability to work cohesively with other departments and coworkers as part of a team
• Attention to detail and accuracy

Nice To Haves

• BS or BA in Hotel Administration, Management or Accounting preferred
• OnQ experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Verify deposits of each cashier and document variances daily
• Document due back and issue in a timely manner
• Provide change to all cashiers during specified times
• Make deposits to bank with security escort
• Maintain adequate inventory of cashier supplies including drop envelopes
• Maintain MOD bank and replenish as necessary
• Conduct house bank issuance and monthly audit
• Communicate deposit information to corporate office daily
• Enter vendor invoices for accounts payable
• Batch invoices weekly for Controller and GM approval
• Assist with all end of month accounting tasks including AR summary, tax exempt report, PTD/YTD Revenue, inventory accuracy, and cash sheet counts
• Train night auditors and assist as a relief night auditor

Benefits

• Referral bonus program
• Travel discounts around the world
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability (STD)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Accommodation
• Education Level: High school or GED