Hotel Accountant

Working for Hilton

Located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, our lakeside resort features 5-star amenities including a 25 meter heated indoor pool, fitness center, eforea spa and outdoor terrace with lake views. Guests can sample the best of New Zealand cuisine at one of the multiple dining options and Pinot Pit by Wakatipu Grill serves a wide range of local wines.

Our unique location here in Queenstown offers our guests two hotels from the Hilton brand to choose from - Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa and DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown, and our Team Members get to work across both properties.

Hilton is a leading global hospitality company, covering the entire accommodation sector from luxury hotels and resorts to upscale, affordable properties. Hilton has a portfolio of 18 world-class global brands, over 6000 properties in 119 countries and territories and an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton Honors. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

What will I be doing?

As Hotel Accountant for Hilton Queenstown Resort and Spa you will be providing financial support, advice, and expertise to the Finance Manager and hotel team generally, with the aim of maximising value, and within the limits of established Hotel policies and procedures and New Zealand legal requirements. The role is based in Auckland. More specifically you will:

• Review and post daily revenue.

• Perform bank reconciliations.

• Complete the monthly balance sheets reconciliations.

• Prepare and submit the required statutory reports including (but not limited to), GST Return,

• PAYE Return, Kiwi Saver, FBT, NRWT and Statistics NZ.

• Prepare month end journal vouchers for posting to the general ledger.

• Assist in preparation and analysis of month end management reports, including but not limited to P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow.

• Liaise and co-operate with both Internal and External Audit.

• Ensure proper permits and licenses have been obtained for such matters as importation, currency transfers and hotel operations (bars, gaming etc.). Take responsibility for the safekeeping and updating of all leases and contracts, which may affect the financial status of the hotel.

• Other tasks as assigned by Finance Manager.

What are we looking for?

A Hotel Accountant serving Hilton brands is 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 Accounts/Finance experience in a high volume department, preferably within a hotel environment preferable

• Demonstrated attention to detail, while multi-tasking an delivering work on time

• Ability to work productively despite multiple interruptions

• Demonstrated trust and confidential

• Ability to take a proactive approach to Workplace health and safety

• Demonstrates positive involvement and interaction with the overall Hilton team both at an individual, team & management level.

Thrive at Hilton

Thrive at Hilton is our Team Member Value Proposition. It supports the well-being and performance of our Team Members with industry-leading benefits, recognition and support to meet Team Member's professional needs. As extraordinary hospitality professionals, we work together to make Hilton a great place to work and to build rewarding careers for ourselves and our colleagues. See how this innovative program could help you achieve your personal dreams:

• Workplace flexibility (work life balance)

• Professional leadership development framework

• Worldwide career opportunities

• Access to Hilton University and over 5000 online learning programs

• Free events and activities

• Discounted gym membership

• Discounted childcare

• Free staff meal and daily dry-cleaned uniform

• Discounted accommodation and food & beverage rates globally

• Participate in ongoing recognition programs

• Diverse by nature and inclusive by choice

• Support to participate in a variety of local volunteer activities

• Fast track to Hilton Honors Silver status

When you pursue a career at Hilton, you are part of a unique global enterprise characterised by the closeness of its Team Members. Wherever you are in the world, you share a special connection and sense of community that makes #TeamHilton a great place to be your best. Get insights into work at Hilton, and see what our Team Members have been up to by searching @hiltoncareers on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.