Hotel Staff Accountant

207 rooms | 1,521 sq. ft. meeting/event space

Amenities: pet friendly, extended stay, outdoor pool, complimentary hot breakfast and WiFi.

Ideally located just off Bourbon Street, the hotel offers easy access to the dining, music, and culture of the French Quarter. With the Caesars Superdome, Central Business District, and Smoothie King Center just a mile away, it’s a dynamic setting for hospitality professionals who enjoy serving both business and leisure travelers in the heart of New Orleans.

Job Title: Hotel Staff Accountant

Salary: $42,000 per year

Department: Accounting

Supervision Received: Controller, AGM, and General Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Hotel Staff Accountant serves as the primary on-property link between hotel operations and our centralized corporate accounting office. This entry-level role focuses on the daily administrative and clerical flow of financial data, ensuring property-level transactions are accurately captured and reported to the corporate team. You will have direct, daily support from the on-property AGM and the corporate accounting department to ensure your success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Property & Corporate Liaison

• Act as the "middle man" to ensure all property-level financial data is correctly prepared for corporate review.
• Collaborate daily with the on-property AGM to resolve guest billing or vendor inquiries.

General Cashiering & Deposits

• Perform daily counts and reconciliations of hotel deposits and the property vault.
• Prepare the cashier Daily Drop Report and communicate over/short discrepancies of +/- $10 to department managers.
• Manage property petty cash via Excel and submit for reimbursement through the AP system.

Accounts Receivable & Billing Support

• Monitor the guest ledger for "Checked Out with Balance" accounts and assist Sales Managers with group billing collections.
• Invoice and follow up on collections for OTA (Online Travel Agency) and FIT billings.

Accounts Payable Processing

• Receive and verify vendor invoices, ensuring all backup documentation is complete before routing to corporate for payment.
• Assist in maintaining vendor files and supporting annual 1099 compliance tracking.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Experience: 0–2 years of experience in accounting, finance, or hotel operations. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for a recent graduate or a hospitality professional looking to move into the administrative side of the business.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to learn hotel-specific POS and accounting software.
• Education: High School Diploma or Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s degree in progress or completed is a plus, but not required.
• Communication: Ability to communicate professionally with guests, vendors, and the corporate accounting team.

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