Income Auditor (Seasonal)

The Higgins Hotel & Conference Center, Curio Collection by Hilton•New Orleans, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Higgins Hotel, located in the heart of New Orleans, is seeking exceptional individuals to join our team! As a job applicant, you'll have the opportunity to work in a historic, luxury hotel that offers unparalleled service and a unique guest experience. With positions available in front desk, food and beverage, housekeeping, event planning, and more, there are abundant opportunities for career growth and advancement. Our hotel features sophisticated design, modern amenities, and a vibrant atmosphere, creating an exciting work environment. As a member of The Higgins Hotel team, you'll have the chance to provide exceptional service to our guests, work in a culturally rich city, and be a part of a renowned hotel brand. Join us in delivering legendary hospitality and become a valued member of our team at The Higgins Hotel! Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional looking for a new challenge? Our hotel/resort is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team! As a Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for analyzing financial information, preparing financial reports, and assisting with budget preparation. The Staff Accountant performs various data gathering, tracking, and record keeping; financial forecasting, budgeting, and planning; preparing of financial schedules, statements, and reports. Performs related accounting and financial analyses in one or more financial areas including auditing, budgeting, cost accounting, general accounting, and program cost control and scheduling. If you have a strong background in accounting, exceptional attention to detail, and are eager to grow your career in the hospitality industry, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
At least five years of hotel accounting, income-audit, or closely related experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Prior income-audit experience in a full-service hotel
Strong numerical accuracy, analytical ability, organization, and attention to detail
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, email, and standard office technology
Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities with limited supervision
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with team members and management
Ability to read, write, and understand English sufficiently to review records, follow procedures, and prepare business communications

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or coursework in accounting, finance, business, or hospitality management
Experience with hotel PMS, POS, accounting, credit-card settlement, and document-management systems; Hilton-branded hotel experience is a plus
Intermediate Excel skills, including formulas, filters, sorting, lookups, and reconciliation of large data sets

Responsibilities

Audit daily hotel revenue and transactions for multiple departments
Reconcile the property-management system (PMS), point-of-sale (POS) system, credit card settlements, cash activity, direct billing, deposits, and supporting reports
Verify room revenue, occupancy, average daily rate, packages, taxes, service charges, gratuities, discounts, complimentary transactions, paid-outs, allowances, rebates, refunds, voids, and adjustments
Review night-audit reports and supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy, appropriate authorization, and compliance with established procedures
Research out-of-balance items and unusual transactions; communicate discrepancies promptly and follow through until they are resolved and documented.
Maintain organized electronic and paper audit records in accordance with hotel, management-company, brand, legal, and record-retention requirements
Protect confidential guest, team member, payment-card, and financial information; follow PCI-DSS and access-control requirements
Prepare and distribute the daily revenue report, exception reports, and other scheduled financial reports accurately and on time
Verify cash deposits and deposit documentation; promptly report missing, late, or inconsistent deposits
Assist with month-end close, including reconciliations, schedules, accrual support, inventory verification, and audit documentation
Assist with internal and external audit requests and correcting control or documentation deficiencies
Partner professionally with department leaders to clarify transactions, correct posting practices, and strengthen financial controls
Attend required meetings and training and maintain current knowledge of hotel systems, policies, brand standards, and accounting procedures
Provide backup support within the Finance department and perform other related duties as assigned, consistent with the purpose of the position