What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at Hilton Jackson?
The hotel accounting clerk handles daily financial transactions, audits revenue, processes invoices, and reconciles accounts. They support the finance team to ensure accurate record-keeping across room revenue, food and beverage, and vendor payments.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or GED required; a degree or coursework in accounting or finance is a plus.
- Experience: 1 to 2 years of general accounting or accounts receivable/payable experience. Hospitality or property management background preferred.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with property management software (PMS) or accounting database systems.
- Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, clear communication, and basic math competency.
- Daily Revenue & Auditing: Record and reconcile daily revenue from rooms, restaurants, and events. Audit cashier reports, cash floats, and credit card settlements.
- Accounts Receivable (AR): Manage group master accounts, bill corporate clients or airlines, and track guest ledger balances. Follow up on late payments and manage collections.
- Accounts Payable (AP): Verify vendor invoices, secure management approvals, match purchase orders, and schedule payments.
- Reconciliation: Reconcile bank statements, house banks, and general ledger accounts.
- Administrative Support: Assist the accounting manager with month-end closing, payroll data entry, and file maintenance.