Accounting Clerk - Franchise

Finance and Accounting Position

Be one of the first to apply for this finance and accounting position in Kenner, LA, United States. The role is full time with a salary of $16 per hour at Hilton New Orleans Airport.

Essential functions include:

• Reconcile the airline master account with the airline manifest daily, ensure accuracy, and bill airline invoices by the second week of the following month.
• Audit group master accounts to verify they meet the payment terms specified in the group agreements. Bill all group master receivables within 3 days of the group events concluding.
• Post all payments received by the hotel on the same business day.
• Post tax exemptions to guest folios as needed and audit the accuracy of tax exemption forms.
• Respond and resolve guest and client requests for folios, adjustments, credit card authorizations, and other inquiries.
• Assist with month-end closing process as directed.
• Assist with monthly house bank audits, payroll audits, and other duties as assigned.

Supportive functions may include:

• Train individuals in PEP, Excel, and MS Word.
• Handle special project assignments as requested by the Accounting Manager or General Manager.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.

Specific job knowledge, skill, and ability:

• The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to access and accurately input information into a computer using various computer software programs (Excel and Word)
• Maintain an open line of communication between guests, team members, and management
• General knowledge of accounting operations, aptitude for figures
• Office machines: operate calculator/10-key by touch, copier, fax, telephone
• Ability to effectively deal with guest and team members concerns in a friendly and positive manner and listening to the nature of the concern, demonstrating empathy with the customer and providing positive and proactive solutions
• Ability to listen effectively and to speak and write English clearly. Ability to learn and perform all essential job functions accurately and safely with minimal direct supervision, within initial training period after team member begins work.

Education: High School graduate or equivalent required.

Experience: 1 2 years of Finance and Accounts Receivable experience preferred. Prior hospitality experience also preferred.

This job posting is for a position at a hotel that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee. The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel's employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, salary, benefits, and compensation decisions, and the collection and processing of the personal data that you provide on this website. If you accept this position, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Hilton. You will not be eligible for compensation or benefits from Hilton. You will be eligible for compensation or benefits only as may be provided to you by the independent franchisee.