Accounts Officer

Accounts Officer

About Hilton

With thousands of hotels in over 100 countries and territories, Hilton offers countless opportunities to delight. From an open door to a welcoming smile and an exceptional experience, we offer the millions of travellers who stay with us every year a welcome they will never forget. In addition to our flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the family of brands includes Waldorf Astoria, LXR, Conrad, Canopy, Curio Collection, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton and many others.

If you appreciate the impact global travel can have on the world, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Hilton Team Member. Because it’s with Hilton where we never forget the reason we're here: to delight our guests, Team Members, and owners alike.

About the role

The Accounts Officer position is responsible for a broad range of accounting tasks, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and income audit functions, as well as efficiently managing departmental paperwork. You will work under the general supervision of the Central Shared Services Finance Managers, adhering to Hilton's established policies and procedures and complying with New Zealand's legal requirements.

Starting with accounts payable as primary responsibility, you will be responsible to manage all functions related to account payable across multiple hotels in our portfolio. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will support the hotels with financial, administrative, and clerical tasks, ensuring timely and accurate payments to our suppliers.

Specifically, your role will involve:

• Efficiently process invoices, including matching and resolving discrepancies for purchase and non-purchase order transactions, using DocMX and BirchStreet systems.

• Reconcile supplier statements, follow up on outstanding invoices, and ensure all credits and discounts are accurately accounted for.

• Coordinate payment runs and employee expense claims, ensuring compliance with Hilton policies

• Collaborate with stakeholders to address aged open items, monitor purchase orders, and support end-of-month close activities, ensuring timely financial reporting.

• Support system enhancements, troubleshoot technology issues, and handle ad-hoc tasks as required to streamline operations and meet business needs.

What are we looking for?

• A degree level qualification in Finance or Accounting preferred

• Previous experience in a Finance role and specifically in the Procure to Pay function will be an added advantage

• Experience working in the Hotel or Hospitality Industry is an advantage

• Proficiency, at an intermediate to advanced level, with computers and computer programs, including Microsoft programs (Excel and Word).

• Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

• Ability to be flexibility with working days during month end, quarter end and year end

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

At Hilton we know that our Team Members are the reason behind our success so in turn we are committed to ensuring that Hilton is a workplace where you can Thrive and make time for what matters most. Over the past four years, we have held our top spot as the #1 hospitality company in Australia as listed by the Great Places to Work institute. In 2024, Hilton ranked #2 across all industries and #1 worldwide in 2023! You can also look forward to receiving:

• Worldwide travel discounts at unbelievable rates for you and your friends and family!

• A competitive salary

• Free access to growth and development opportunities from top class providers; Harvard University and LinkedIn Learning just to name a few

• A workplace culture that foster personal wellbeing and gives you free access to Employee Assistance Programs to support your mental and physical wellbeing