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Hilton Universal/Los Angeles · 4 days ago

Staff Accountant

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$25/hr - $27/hr

Hilton Universal is a well-known hospitality company, and they are seeking a Staff Accountant to support their Accounting & Finance Department. This role involves performing essential accounting functions, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with hotel policies and accounting standards.

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Responsibilities

Enter and maintain accurate financial data in the hotel’s accounting system (M3), including invoices, vendor payments, receipts, and journal entries

Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processing as assigned

Verify accuracy of financial documents prior to entry and flag discrepancies for review

Assist in preparing and inputting budget data, including departmental expense forecasts and revenue projections, under supervision

Support ongoing budget tracking by updating spreadsheets and system reports

Maintain well-organized digital and physical financial records to ensure easy retrieval during audits, internal reviews, or management requests

File, scan, and archive accounting documents in accordance with hotel retention policies

Assist in preparing routine financial reports such as daily revenue summaries, expense logs, and basic variance reports

Compile supporting documentation for month-end and year-end close processes

Work closely with the accounting team to ensure compliance with hotel policies, internal controls, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

Support audit requests by gathering required documentation and schedules

Handle clerical and administrative tasks related to the finance department, including correspondence, scheduling, and document organization

Performs other duties as required

Qualification

Accounting softwareM3 experienceMicrosoft ExcelAttention to detailOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTime-management skillsConfidentiality

Required

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Familiarity with accounting software; experience with M3 is highly desirable

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications

Strong knowledge of advanced Microsoft Excel formulas and related skillsets

Ability to learn hotel systems such as PMS and POS interfaces

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Good organizational and time-management skills

Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion

Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

The work schedule is based on the demands of the business you must be available days, nights, weekends, and/or holiday availability are required

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times

Preferred

Prior accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred; hospitality or hotel accounting experience is a plus

Benefits

401(k) with company matching

Exclusive worldwide Hilton employee travel discount program

Company

Hilton Universal/Los Angeles

Experience this AAA 4 Diamond, pet-friendly hotel, situated just a block away from the entrance to Universal Studios Hollywood and minutes from Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Founded in 1990