Accounting Manager - Hilton New Orleans Riverside

Are you seeking a thrilling opportunity to be part of a world-renowned hospitality brand known for its unwavering commitment to exceptional service and unparalleled guest experiences? Look no further than Hilton New Orleans Riverside !

The Hilton New Orleans Riverside is actively searching for an Accounting Manager to join their talented team! Located on the banks of the Mississippi river, this exciting property boasts 1,600 rooms, 137,000+ square feet of meeting space, and several unique dining experiences.

We are seeking a progressive finance leader on a fast-track growth trajectory to drive innovation, elevate financial performance, and provide strategic leadership for the largest and most dynamic hotel operation in New Orleans.

The ideal candidate must possess Hospitality industry experience (preferred 2–3+ years) in hotel accounting.

• Prior experience in supervising accounting teams and managing multi-department financial workflows.
• Proficient in Excel (advanced) and major accounting systems (/Oracle/PeopleSoft).
• Excels at multitasking while consistently delivering accurate work within established deadlines in a high-energy, fast-paced setting.

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
• 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 pay checks
• 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

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!

The Benefits - Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #2 Best Company To Work For in the U.S.

We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:

• Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
• Health insurance
• Career growth and development
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Recognition and rewards programs
• Go Hilton travel discount program
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Supportive parental leave
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
• Debt-free education : Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)