Accounting Analyst Clerk - Hilton Anaheim

Hilton Anaheim is seeking a motivated Accounting Analyst Clerk to support their financial operations. The role involves handling Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and General Accounting functions, while also participating in report development and account management.

Responsibilities

• Perform applicable retained Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll and General Accounting functions
• Respond to guest inquiries, charge inquiries and requests in a timely, friendly and efficient manner to support continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability
• Collaborate with SSCs and service provider, as well as partner with SSC to resolve disputes
• Participate in the production of monthly accounts as directed
• Complete month-end responsibilities
• Execute internal control over revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities of the hotel
• Participate in special projects, team training and development
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required
• Reports results to others and aids others to understand financial matters
• Develops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships with other finance departments and corporate departments they support
• Collaborates with manager to establish specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish project/department goals
• Attends staff meetings pertinent to work assignments
• Researches and responds to information requests from internal departments and management
• Act in accordance with fire, health and safety regulations on property and follow the correct procedures when required

Skills

• Excel knowledge required
• Prior accounting/finance background
• Hotel industry knowledge
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely express ideas both verbally and in writing
• Exceptional critical thinking and both quantitative and qualitative analytical skills with the ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making skills to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and to provide recommendations for optimal solutions
• Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions even among seemingly unrelated events
• Excellent written and verbal communication and comprehension skills, including the ability to clearly explain complex analytical topics to a wide audience who may or may not be familiar with analytics or the subject matter
• Absolute discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive information
• Ability to work well under pressure and effectively handle multiple, concurrent demands and appropriately prioritize responsibilities
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word and Outlook with the ability to quickly learn new programs when required
• Hilton is in the hospitality industry, and a hospitable service atmosphere must be always projected
• Hospitality industry experience
• Knowledgeable of PeopleSoft ERP/General Ledger application
• Knowledgeable of OnQ PMS and Agilysys POS

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