Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Accounting Clerk | Hilton

The Tone:
This role is located at Hilton’s Embassy Suites by Hilton Miami Airport property in Miami, FL. Hilton, a global leader in hospitality, is renowned for its award-winning culture and for creating exceptional experiences for over 3 billion guests worldwide. As an Accounting Clerk, you are integral to the hotel’s success, directly supporting its financial operations while also embodying Hilton’s foundational commitment to spreading the light and warmth of hospitality. This position plays a key part in ensuring smooth financial processes that enable the delivery of memorable stays for every guest.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person Miami, FL
• Mission: Support the hotel’s financial operations to deliver memorable guest experiences and uphold the warmth of hospitality.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Core Accounting Functions: Systematically execute essential accounting tasks across Accounts Receivable, ensuring timely collection of payments; Accounts Payable, managing vendor invoices and disbursements; Payroll, supporting accurate and timely compensation; and General Accounting, maintaining comprehensive financial records.
• Inquiry and Dispute Resolution: Proactively research and respond to diverse financial inquiries from both internal departments and external partners. Collaborate effectively to promptly resolve any financial disputes, ensuring clarity and satisfaction.
• Financial Reporting Assistance: Contribute to the accurate production of monthly financial accounts and support critical month-end closing responsibilities. Actively assist in maintaining and strengthening internal controls over sensitive financial data.
• Stakeholder Communication: Aid in the clear and concise reporting of financial results to various stakeholders. Provide support to both internal and external parties in understanding complex financial matters and data.
• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Cultivate and maintain strong, cooperative working relationships with other finance departments and corporate functions to ensure seamless financial operations and shared success.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level foundational knowledge in core accounting principles and practices, specifically relating to Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and General Accounting functions as performed within a hospitality environment.
• Experience: Demonstrated ability to apply a strong sense of Ownership and accountability to daily tasks, coupled with a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment. This role requires an individual who believes that Teamwork drives the best outcomes and can maintain cooperative relationships.
• Skills: Proficiency in executing accounting functions across multiple domains. Strong capabilities in financial data research, analysis, and reporting assistance. Excellent Communication skills for addressing inquiries, resolving disputes, and clearly explaining financial matters. A deep-seated Hospitality mindset to brighten someone’s day, along with unwavering Integrity to always do the right thing, and the capacity for Leadership to inspire others.