Accounting Manager - Hilton San Diego Bayfront (Administrative)

Take your finance career into new heights as an Accounting Manager for the Hilton San Diego Bayfront!

This AAA 4-Diamond hotel sits next to the San Diego Convention Center and across from Petco Park at 30-stories with stunning views of the bay and city skyline. With 1145 rooms, 6 food and beverage outlets, and 160,000 square feet of banquet space, the Hilton San Diego Bayfront offers an exciting opportunity to be a part of a culture of excellence, innovation, and hospitality.

This is an on-property role, supporting the Hilton San Diego Bayfront.

What will I be doing?

 As an Accounting Manager, you would be responsible for managing the audit function in the 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.
• Ensure the correct downloading of data into timekeeping systems.
• Manage weekly submission of time and attendance data, including gratuities.
• Calculate and produce daily deposit transmittals for received checks.
• Conduct monthly payroll audits and issue paychecks.
• 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 rewards.
• Recruit, interview and train team members.

What are we looking for?

• The ideal candidate will have (2) Two or more years of finance experience preferably in a managerial role
• 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, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
• Full availability to work a flexible schedule, including Holidays and Weekends is required.
• Knowledge of Accounting Payables and Receivables, Month End Processes, General Ledger, PNL
• Previous experience in payroll preferred
• Ability to access and accurately input information into a computer and computer software such as Agilysys, Elavon, OnQ, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to operate a 10-Key by touch, rapidly and accurately
•  Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language sufficient to communicate with employees, staff and guests and perform all essential job functions.
•  Ability to post and balance large amounts of charges efficiently and accurately.
•  Ability to effectively deal with customer and employee concerns in a friendly and positive manner.  This involves listening to the nature of the concern, demonstrating empathy with the customer and providing positive and proactive solutions.

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!

Salary Range: The Salary range for this role is $75,000-$85,000 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location. 

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