Accounts Receivable Accountant OTC

Accounts Receivable Accountant OTC

The role aims to be recognized as a trusted finance team member. This role supports the finance lead in all training and development activities to develop best-in-class finance professionals and assists in developing their finance team. This role supports a robust control and compliance environment and contributes to implement EMEA Operations Finance innovations and projects.

What will I be doing?

The Accounts Receivable Accountant (Order to Cash department) is contributing to the efficient operation of Billing and Collection, and all activities related to credit control, billing and collection. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.

Compiles, codes, categorises, calculates, tabulates, audits, or verifies information or data.

Completes accounts receivable period-end closing functions and procedures; credit and period-end reporting.

Upholds the policies and procedures outlined in the credit policy.

Interacts with front desk, reservation, revenue management and sales teams for timely credit and collections processing.

To conduct credit checks on new customers, resolve problems in relation to invoice payments, and reconcile month-end accounts. Report to the Director of Finance or designate on outstanding issues and highlight potential debtor problems.

Manage Accounts Receivable and ensure all debtor accounts are reconciled regularly.

Daily review of the Accounts Receivable ledger and monitoring incoming payments.

Responsible for the Ageing of Debtors and maintaining the same under control, and focusing on minimising the AR outstanding balance

Responsible for compiling all group billing and functions.

Responsible for maintaining the debtor’s ledger with regular review of the aged accounts and ensuring a prompt, accurate and efficient system for billing of current and aged accounts.

Review the AR Ageing report on a daily basis.

Review the Guest Ledger High Balance report daily and report discrepancies, ensuring check-in / check-out procedures are followed.

Ensure the accuracy of all charges and credits to the various accounts and that they are properly posted on a timely basis.

Ensure the timely credit collections of all outstanding payments.

Follow up on all overdue accounts and monitor any unallocated payments from customers, and apply the same to future bills.

Monitor credit limits of all outstanding accounts.

Check and verify that all open Paymaster accounts were justified and comply with the hotel policy and procedure.

Ensure that all credit applications are properly documented, approved by the management, and are based on the Hotel's policy and procedure.

Perform an audit trail for all debtor accounts to ensure that proper documentation is in place and charges are accurate.

Respond and resolve customer queries and reconcile all unpaid and short-paid aged accounts.

What are we looking for?

• Ability to analyze large volume of complex financial information from many sources and create reports, forecasts, and projections
• Strong problem solving skills, including ability to effectively address any issue in collaboration with others as appropriate
• Ability to proactively identify and prevent potential problems
• Ability to help develop problem solving skills among direct reports and other team members as appropriate
• Ability to take initiative to identify, prioritize and implement all elements required for team to fulfill responsibilities
• Detail oriented and organized
• Ability to develop presentations and effectively present to all levels of company, hotels & owners.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills (all levels of management and external customers)
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word and Outlook with the ability to quickly learn new programs when required

Additional Preferences:

• University degree in Accounting or Finance

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 . 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!