Accounting Clerk - and the Duniway, A Hilton Hotel

Description

The Hilton Portland Downtown is an iconic property located in the heart of downtown Portland where our Team Members love being a part of our award-winning culture. From a friendly workplace environment to competitive health benefits, career growth opportunities and our Go Hilton travel discount program. In addition, the property offers free meals during shifts. We know that you’ll love being a part of the Hilton team that was ranked #1 on Great Places to Work and on Fortune’s World’s Best Workplaces list! 

An Accounting Clerk is responsible for responding to guest inquiries, resolving guest billing disputes, performing month-end duties, and preparing daily receivables in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.

What will I be doing?

As an Accounting Clerk, you would be responsible for responding to guest inquiries, resolving guest billing disputes, performing month-end duties, and preparing daily receivables 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:

• Respond to guest inquiries, charge inquiries and requests in a timely, friendly, and efficient manner.
• Research and resolve guest billing disputes in a timely, friendly, and efficient manner.
• Prepare and complete all month-end responsibilities, including but not limited to, preparing reports and setting up late bills.
• Prepare and post daily receivables from event contracts and balance totals to the General Ledger.
• Coordinate and verify receiving tickets, purchase orders and invoices for proper coding and approval signature.
• Review all final statements for accuracy, make necessary corrections and mail sales contracts to clients in a timely manner.
• Prepare journal entries.
• Answer guest service calls, contact guests via telephone, complete telephone request forms and send correspondence/folios to guests (e-mail, facsimile, mail, etc.).

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!