Staff Accountant – US Hotel Accounting

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Hilton

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Hilton, located in Memphis, TN. Hilton is a global leader in hospitality, having welcomed over 3 billion guests worldwide, and is committed to building an exceptional workplace for its Team Members. This role is a critical part of the Finance Team, acting as a business partner that manages global financial performance, accounting, tax, forecasting, risk management, and asset management. As a Staff Accountant, you will be essential in completing monthly closing and post-closing activities for the US hotels.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Memphis, TN
• Pay: $42500–$60000 yearly
• Team: RTR US Hotel Accounting team, reporting to the Manager, Hotel Accounting
• Mission: Own monthly closing and post-closing activities to ensure accurate financial performance and accounting.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Closing Activities: Perform end-of-month closing activities, including assisting with balance sheet reconciliations and processing wire transfers.
• Post-Closing Activities: Execute post-closing tasks such as compiling data and supporting documentation for journal entries.
• Third-Party Coordination: Partner with external service providers, including outsourcing providers and auditors, to ensure all important information is captured.
• Goal Alignment: Collaborate with your manager to establish specific goals and plans, prioritizing project and department objectives.
• Process Development: Help with various accounting tasks while gaining an understanding of current processes to further your knowledge and advance within the organization.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Foundational knowledge of business mathematics, including calculating percentage changes and averages/weighted averages.
• Experience: One (1) year of work experience or internship in a corporate or business environment.
• Skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including understanding and manipulating spreadsheets.
• Bonus: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; One (1) year of relevant analytical, accounting, or finance work experience.