Accounts Officer

We are looking for a fulltime Accounts Officer to join our Hilton team. This position performs a general accounts role including activities related to the accounts payable, accounts receivable and/or income audit functions and the effective management of documentation in the department.

About the role

What will you be doing?
You will be based at the Cluster office in Auckland CBD, working under the general direction of the Central Shared Services Finance Manager. You will also be responsible for: 

• Reconciling supplier statements, promptly following up and actioning any discrepancies in conjunction with the relevant local Hotel Finance Team
• Timely and accurately processing of all invoices on to the accounting systems, preparing batches with correct coding, suppliers' numbers, department head approval and supporting documentation
• Timely payment of all Hotel accounts in accordance with Hotel policy and guidelines
• Balance all Food & Beverage revenue between Point Of Sale system and Property Management System, balance daily statistics
• Check and verify Night Audit reconciliations
• Balance credit card batches for Front Office and F&B outlets to the Property Management System
• Balance and import the General Cashier report on a daily basis
• Input employee and entertainment meals onto a spreadsheet and submit this on a monthly basis to the Accountant
• Distribute audited rebates and paid cuts to relevant department heads
• Ensuring customer invoices are sent timely through the proper channels
• Following up on outstanding payments from customers

What are we looking for?

• 1 year experience with accounts, ideally within a hotel environment
• Proficiency with computers, Excel and a computerised accounting system.
• Knowledge of NAVISION systems preferred
• A friendly and outgoing personality with a proactive, "can do" approach.
• Well organised and methodical with excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Good planning and prioritising skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• A flexible team player with good communication skills
• Strong numeracy preferably with secondary school passes in Maths or Accounting

Hilton Benefits

As a Hilton team member you can expect to receive:

• Team member and Friends & Family discount on global Hilton room rates
• Discounts of up to 25% on products and services in participating Hilton outlets
• Access to Hilton University training, offering more than 2500 learning programs
• Career development opportunities
• FREE staff meals
• Laundered dry cleaning services 
• Discounted parking
• Amazing team culture
• And many more!

What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travellers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.  And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!