The iconic Waldorf Astoria property in New Orleans, The Roosevelt, is seeking anAccounting Manager to join the team!

Our luxury hotel offers an unparalleled combination of Southern hospitality, world-class service and historic surroundings. As the centerpiece of the city, the hotel is located near the French Quarter and within walking distance to the city's most vibrant attractions and entertainment, including Jackson Square, Bourbon Street and the Arts & Warehouse District.

Embodying the rich heritage of Southern hospitality, the historic hotel features 504 rooms, over 60, 000 square feet of meeting space, and five (5) food and beverage outlets. This includes 2 restaurants, a café, seasonal rooftop bar, and in-room dining.

We are looking for an individual with an upbeat, outgoing personality to join our Finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in the Hospitality industry and Finance. We are looking forward to your application!

In this role, the Accounting Manager willbe responsible for theoversight of AR and Income Audit, house fund audits, chargebacks, etc. of the hotel.

What will I be doing?

As an Accounting Manager, you would be responsible for managing the audit function in 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
• 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

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Basic mathematical comprehension to understand and interpret numbers as they apply to operations in hotels.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate effectively with guests and employees
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger, collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to analyze information and make effective judgements.
• Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.

EDUCATION

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• College degree in finance related area is preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• At least two years full-service accounting experience, required.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and Word/MS office.
• Have the ability to communicate verbally and in writing and prepare and analyze complex financial reports and make judgments.
• Hospitality experience preferred.

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!

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