Staff Accountant

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The Staff Accountant supports the Accounting & Finance Department of full‑service and limited‑service hotels by performing essential accounting, clerical, and administrative functions. This role assists with day‑to‑day financial operations, maintains accurate records, supports budgeting and reporting processes, and helps ensure compliance with hotel policies and accounting standards. The position is ideal for a detail‑oriented professional seeking hands‑on experience in hospitality finance.

Pay rate: $25-27 per hour
401(k): with company matching
Travel Discount: Exclusive worldwide Hilton employee program
… and more

• Enter and maintain accurate financial data in the hotel’s accounting system (M3), including invoices, vendor payments, receipts, and journal entries.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processing as assigned.
• Verify accuracy of financial documents prior to entry and flag discrepancies for review.
• Assist in preparing and inputting budget data, including departmental expense forecasts and revenue projections, under supervision.
• Support ongoing budget tracking by updating spreadsheets and system reports.
• Maintain well‑organized digital and physical financial records to ensure easy retrieval during audits, internal reviews, or management requests.
• File, scan, and archive accounting documents in accordance with hotel retention policies.
• Assist in preparing routine financial reports such as daily revenue summaries, expense logs, and basic variance reports.
• Compile supporting documentation for month‑end and close processes.
• Work closely with the accounting team to ensure compliance with hotel policies, internal controls, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Support audit requests by gathering required documentation and schedules.
• Handle clerical and administrative tasks related to the finance department, including correspondence, scheduling, and document organization.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Prior accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred; hospitality or hotel accounting experience is a plus.

• Familiarity with accounting software; experience with M3 is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong knowledge of advanced Microsoft Excel formulas and related skillsets.
• Ability to learn hotel systems such as PMS and POS interfaces.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

The work schedule is based on the demands of the business; you must be available days, nights, weekends, and/or holiday availability are required.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Hospitality