An Accounts Payable Accountant is responsible for ensuring the efficient daily operation of the Accounts Payable function in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.

What will I be doing?
As an Accounts Payable Accountant, you would be responsible for ensuring the efficient daily operation of the Accounts Payable function in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

Receives, processes, verifies, and reconciles invoices to complete payments and control expenses.Coordinate receiving purchase orders and invoices for proper coding and approval signatureEnsure all accounts are current, reconcile vendor statements and maintain record of paymentsComplete month-end responsibilitiesConduct research and prepare reports, as neededCalculates sales taxes and reports them on paid invoices.Keeps all information confidential, to protect the organization's valueProcessed work is reconciled by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.Verifies and posts account transactions to accounting ledgers.Reconciles monthly statements and related transactions to verify vendor accounts.Analyzes invoice/expense reports and records entries to charge expenses to accounts and cost centres.Monitors discount opportunities, verifies federal identification numbers, schedules and prepares checks, and resolves purchase orders, contracts, invoices, or payment discrepancies and documentation.Ensures that credit for outstanding memos is received.Stop payments and purchase order amendments are issued.

What are we looking for?
Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

QualityProductivityDependabilityCustomer FocusAdaptability

To be successful in this role, the candidate must demonstrate the following skills, knowledge and abilities:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a business-related field, requiredPrevious experience in accounting, requiredAbility to communicate effectively in Spanish and English, requiredProficiency in data entry and accounting principles, requiredComputer literate with MS Office knowledgeCommunication effectively with vendors and other departments within the hotelAbility to resolve any issues or discrepanciesStrong attention to detailsExcellent organizational skills

Ability to work well under pressure

 

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 travelers 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!