Staff Accountant - Ar/Credit

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow safety and security procedures and will not pose a direct threat to the health/safety of self or others.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to follow all appropriate policies and procedures while constantly striving to improve all standards of operation.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions in verbal, written, or diagram form.
• Ability to manage time, be well organized, maintain concentration, and think clearly.
• Treat co-workers and guests with courtesy, friendliness, and respect and provide responsive service.
• Ability to meet or exceed productivity and performance standards and complete tasks as assigned by supervisor or manager.
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate calmly with irate Guests', co-workers, or supervisors in sometimes tense situations.
• Ability to focus attention on the performance of tasks despite frequent, stressful, or unusual interruptions.
• Ability to meet deadlines as required.

Job Duties

• Answer guest disputes and chargebacks on a daily basis. Maintain a log with all credit card chargebacks and recoveries.
• Sets up direct billing codes for upcoming functions.
• Reviews charges for accuracy and timeliness.
• Processes all applications for credit. Maintains timely communications with sales, planning, and reservations regarding the status of direct bill clients.
• Responsible for special projects or any other duties as assigned.
• Prepares all bills with supporting documentation including signed function sheets, food and beverage checks, commitment fees, third-party charges, PSAV reconciliation, room folio, and any other documentation necessary.
• Works with other outlets to ensure that group billing will be checked out within forty-eight hours of departure.
• Reviews all bills for compliance with contracts, rooming lists, and function sheets.
• Holds monthly credit meetings to help ensure adherence to credit policies and maintain billing standards. Maintain AR Aging log with all collection efforts comments. Issues minutes to all staff for review.
• Enters sales contracts in the system.
• Prepares complete and accurate billings for mailing within five days of departure.
• Processes checks received from Administrative Assistant and includes checks in daily deposit.
• Posts monthly finance charges to over sixty-day accounts. Issues monthly statements on overdue accounts.
• Reviews bills with Convention Services before issuing them to the client. Informs the Director of Finance of any discrepancies or inconsistencies with the integrity of outlet postings.

• Denotes essential job duties.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, comprehend and write simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to communicate verbally (including heavy telephone contact) with Guests, Vendors, management, and co-workers.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Computer Skills

• Must be able to type 30 wpm and have 10 key experiences.
• Must have a working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets in Windows.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Scheduled days are generally Monday - Friday with an occasional weekend day.
Hilton DC National Mall The Wharf is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to [email protected] or call 202-484-1000 ask for HR to let us know the nature of your request.
Education
Associates or better in Accounting or related field.
High School or better.
Experience
2 year(s): 2 years of AR/Credit experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Relevant military experience in a comparable capacity