Account Billing Specialist

Hilton Miami Blue Lagoon

CLEANLINESS and FRIENDLINESS!

The MCR standard is to provide clean, friendly, well-organized and safe hotels for our guests.

AREAS OF EXCELLENCE

• Happy Guests
• Spotless Cleanliness
• Product Consistency & Quality
• Teamwork

DUTIES AND EXPECTATIONS

1. Happy Guests

• Guest Relations: Greet guests happily upon arrival and throughout their stay with a smile.
• Name Use: Use the guests' names whenever possible, ensuring they feel properly welcomed.
• Guest Satisfaction: All Team Members work together to contribute to great guest satisfaction scores.
• Recovery: Ability to handle challenging guest situations with hospitality and a sense of urgency.
• Hotel Knowledge: Strong knowledge of all features of the hotel facility and amenities.
• Events: Awareness and support for all groups and events at the hotel.
• Technology: Understanding of relevant technology for each role.
• Phone Etiquette: Answer all incoming calls with friendly service using the approved greeting.

2. Spotless Cleanliness

• Sparkling Clean Workspaces: All areas, both front and back of the house, should be kept clean and well-organized.
• Pitching In: Cleanliness is a team effort! Everyone may expect to pitch in to clean guest rooms and public spaces as needed, to ensure the hotel is well-organized and safe.
• Hospitality While Cleaning: Always greet every guest happily with a smile, by name, if possible, while cleaning.

3. Product Consistency & Quality

• Checklists to 100% Accuracy: All operational checklists are completed accurately and at the designated times, every shift.
• Shift Handover Reports: Handover reports must be accurate and on time, for effective shift-to-shift communication.
• Flawless Uniform: All Team Members must wear a clean, approved uniform and be well-groomed per the Team Member Handbook, while wearing a nametag and smiling at all times.

4. Teamwork

• Communication: Communication between Team Members should be clear, honest, and professional.
• Can Do Attitude: Willing to stretch beyond traditional role to meet the needs of the business and MCR's guests.
• Collaboration: All Team Members at all levels must be committed to working together to create a welcoming environment for guests and an effective, positive workplace.

Accounting Billing Specialist, Role Specific Duties and Expectations

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Billing Professional to join our accounting team. In this role, you will oversee end-to-end billing operations, ensure the timely and accurate processing of invoices, and maintain robust financial records. You will work closely with sales departments and internal accounting staff to reconcile accounts

The ACCOUNT BILLING SPECIALIST at Hilton Miami Blue Lagoon will be responsible:

Key Responsibilities

• Invoice Generation: Prepare and issue accurate, itemized invoices to clients and groups based on services rendered or contracts.
• Data Verification: Review contracts, purchase orders, and sales tickets to compute fees and verify the accuracy of billing data before distribution
• Payment Processing: Receive, post, and track incoming payments, updating customer accounts and the ledger accurately in the billing software
• Dispute Resolution: Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, client disputes, and uncollected claims in a professional manner.
• Accounts Receivable: Monitor aging reports, conduct professional follow-ups on overdue accounts, and assist in collections.
• Month-End Close: Assist the accounting team with month-end closing processes, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Compliance: Ensure billing practices align with company financial policies, audit standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Banking Reconciliation: Perform weekly bank reconciliations to ensure all deposits, payments, and transactions are accurately recorded, and discrepancies are identified and resolved promptly.
• Tax Preparation Support: Prepare and compile tax-related documentation and details on a weekly basis to support compliance, reporting requirements, and financial record accuracy.
• Airline Group Billing Coordination: Work directly with airline groups and related contacts to ensure guest room charges are invoiced and collected within the agreed contractual timelines. Follow up on outstanding balances and coordinate with internal departments to resolve payment issues promptly.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience: 2+ years of relevant experience in billing, bookkeeping, or accounts receivable.
• Software Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of accounting and ERP software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional numerical/analytical skills, high attention to detail, and strong written/verbal communication skills for client-facing issues

Our Company

• MCR is the 3rd-largest hotel owner-operator in the United States.
• Founded in 2006, our company has offices in New York City, Dallas, Chicago, and Richmond, Virginia.
• MCR has a $5.0 billion portfolio of 148 premium-branded hotels containing more than 22,000 guestrooms across 37 states and 106 cities.
• MCR has more than 7,000 team members across the country and operates hotels under 9 Marriott brands, 8 Hilton brands and a number of unflagged independent hotels.
• MCR was named one of Fast Company's 10 Most Innovative Travel Companies of 2020.
• MCR is a three-time recipient of the Marriott Partnership Circle Award, the highest honor Marriott presents to its owner and franchise partners, and a recipient of the Hilton Legacy Award for Top Performer.
• For the TWA Hotel at New York's JFK Airport, MCR won the Development of the Year (Full Service) Award at The Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), the Urban Land Institute New York Excellence in Hotel Development Award and the American Institute of Architects national Architecture Award, the highest honor given by the AIA

What we offer/What's in it for you?

• Hotel Discounts
• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Options
• Referral bonuses
• Career advancement & upward mobility
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance- available after 30 days of employment for full-time team members