Accounting Manager

Description

Come join the team at Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines as our next Accounting Manager where you will enjoy stunning seaside views, magnificent sunsets, and most importantly you’ll be part of a team that was ranked #1 on Great Places to Work and on Fortune’s World’s Best Workplaces list! 

An Accounting Manager is responsible for managing the audit function in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. This position will work closely with the Director of Finance to support day to day functions including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll and General Accounting. The ideal candidate for this role will possess:

• Minimum 2 years of Accounting experience
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Is a quick learner, well-organized, strong analytical skills with the ability to establish long-term interpersonal professional relationships.
• Hilton Systems Knowledge a plus

Qualifications:

• Exposure to Accounting/finance cycle
• Strong computer skills; Microsoft applications, and proficiency in Excel is required.
• Strong data entry and word processing skills
• Multi-tasking and organizational skills to manage different financial duties, including the ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines

What will I be doing?

As an Accounting Manager, you would be responsible for managing the audit function in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Reconcile General Ledger accounts, review discrepancies and problematic accounts and guide staff to follow-up on such accounts
• Ensure processing and accuracy of reports including, but not limited to, month-end closing, monthly forecast and variance, etc.
• Control and track inventories of operational, departmental and team member meal budgets
• Ensure the correct downloading of data into timekeeping systems
• Manage weekly submission of time and attendance data, including gratuities
• Calculate and produce daily deposit transmittals for received checks
• Conduct monthly payroll audits and issue paychecks
• Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, scheduling, conducting counseling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward
• Recruit, interview and train team members

Requirements

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:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

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!

The annual salary for this role is $70,000 - $75,000 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.