Hilton Hiring for Accounting Officer Job at Sydney Full Time

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 travellers 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!

About the role

In your role as Accounting Officer, you will form part of the Hilton Accounting & Finance Services (HAFS) team for Australia dedicated to the delivery of timely and accurate transactional accounting tasks for multiple hotel or corporate entities. The position requires strong technical proficiency in at least two accounting functions of accounts payable, accounts receivable and/or general ledger and hands on adeptness of accounting fundamentals such as month end activities, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis. This position is also the back up for RTR Accountant and/or the Accounting Manager in the Central Finance office, relieving and assisting as required.

Duties/responsibilities

• Perform the required transactional accounting tasks accurately and within required deadlines. This predominantly involves payroll accounting but may include other complex accounting tasks such as GST calculation
• Participate in end of month close activities which includes journal preparation, variance analysis and adjustments
• Ability to grasp accounting concepts and procedures well as well as an understanding of compliance matters such as SOX, statutory and company policy requirements.
• Agility to carry out multi-discipline tasks from receivables, payables and general ledger
• Perform balance sheet reconciliation activities
• Undertake reviews and support team members in the Shared Service Centre
• Manage accounting queries and dispute resolution
• Build accurate financial reports and identify clearly any discrepancies
• Act in accordance with fire, health and safety regulations and follow the correct procedures when required
• Execute on tasks/requests as instructed by the Accounting Manager, Finance Manager and/or Director of Finance

Skills and Qualifications

As Team Member you are always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Previous experience in a high volume General Ledger function. Experience in at least 1 other account function advantageous.
• Proficiency, at an intermediate to advanced level, with computers and computer programs, including Microsoft programs (Excel and Word), Property Management Systems and Point of Sales Systems
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• High-level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with internal and external customers

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Previous Accounts experience within a hotel environment
• Relevant degree, in Accounting or related business discipline, from an academic institution
• Experience with Navision highly regarded

As a Hilton Team Member you can expect to receive;

• Comprehensive training and support for your new role
• Team member only discount global Hilton room rates
• Discounts of up to 50% on products and services in participating Hilton outlets
• Access to Hilton University training, offering more than 3000 learning programs
• Career development planning opportunities

Hilton was named the #1 Hotel chain in the Great Places to Work survey 2019