General Accountant

Job description

The role aims to be recognized as a trusted finance team member. This role supports the finance lead in all training and development activities to develop best-in-class finance professionals and assists in developing their finance team. This role supports a robust control and compliance environment and contributes to implement EMEA Operations Finance innovations and projects.

As a general accountant we rely on you to:

·  Carry out all assigned finance processes & tasks accurately, timely, reliably and with a high level of trustworthiness and integrity
·  Assist in processing billing for hotel guests and departments
·  Assist in resolving outstanding balances
·  Assist in receiving and consolidating all cash and preparing for bank deposits
·  Maintain records of cash receipts and transactions and prepare General Cashier's report
·  Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
·  Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data
·  Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted.
·  Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements
·  Generate reports detailing accounts payables status
·  Understand expense accounts and cost centers
·  Ensure compliance with internal control procedures and financial policies

What are we looking for?

·  Extensive knowledge in Microsoft Excel
·  Accounting qualification
·  Knowledge of accounting principles
·  Previous experience in accounting role
·  Ability to analyze large volume of complex financial information from many sources and create reports, forecasts, and projections
·  Detail oriented and organized
·  Similar experience in hospitality and SUN system knowledge is an advantage

 

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!