Accounting Manager -Waldorf Astoria Chicago

at Hilton in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Waldorf Astoria is looking for an Accounting Managerto join the team in Chicago’s Gold Coast\!

Recognized as one of the Best Hotels in the World and in Chicago with the Top Hotel Spa in the U\.S\., the AAA\-Five\-Diamond, Forbes 4\-Star Waldorf Astoria Chicago is nestled in the prestigious Gold Coast neighborhood among the famed Oak Street retailers and beach, Rush Street restaurants and nightlife, and The Magnificent Mile\. Reminiscent of the grand Parisian hotels of the 1920s, this luxury hotel features 215 rooms, over 5,000 square feet of meeting space and 4 food and beverage outlets\. This includes a restaurant, 2 bars, and in\-room dining\.

In this role, you will support the Finance team in managing the audit function of the property\.

The ideal candidate will be someone who is passionate about hospitality and looking to continue to grow their career\.

Want to learn more? Hotel Website \(https://www\.waldorfastoriachicagohotel\.com/\) , Facebook , Instagram \(https://www\.instagram\.com/wachicago/\)

What will I be doing?

As an Accounting Manager, you would be responsible for managing the audit function in the hotel’s continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability\. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

+ Reconcile General Ledger accounts, review discrepancies and problematic accounts and guide staff to follow\-up on such accounts
+ Ensure processing and accuracy of reports including, but not limited to, month\-end closing, monthly forecast and variance, etc\.
+ Control and track inventories of operational, departmental and team member meal budgets
+ Ensure the correct downloading of data into timekeeping systems
+ Manage weekly submission of time and attendance data, including gratuities
+ Calculate and produce daily deposit transmittals for received checks
+ Conduct monthly payroll audits and issue paychecks
+ Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, scheduling, conducting counseling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward
+ Recruit, interview and train team members

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry\. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success\. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values\. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

+ Hospitality \- We’re passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences\.
+ Integrity \- We do the right thing, all the time\.
+ Leadership \- We’re leaders in our industry and in our communities\.
+ Teamwork \- We’re team players in everything we do\.
+ Ownership \- We’re the owners of our actions and decisions\.
+ Now \- We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

+ Quality
+ Productivity
+ Dependability
+ Customer Focus
+ Adaptability

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 global brands \(http://jobs\.hiltonworldwide\.com/our\-brands/index\.php\) \. 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\!

The Benefits – Hilton is proud to have an award\-winning workplace culture ranking \#1 World’s Best Workplace by Great Place To Work & Fortune \(https://www\.greatplacetowork\.com/best\-workplaces\-international/world\-s\-best\-workplaces/2023\)We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits\.Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:

+ Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
+ Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family
+ Mental Health Resources
+ Best\-in\-Class Paid Time Off \(PTO\)
+ Go Hilton travel discount program
+ Supportive parental leave
+ Matching 401\(k\)
+ Employee stock purchase program \(ESPP\) \- purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
+ Debt\-free education \(https://newsroom\.hilton\.com/corporate/news/hilton\-announces\-new\-education\-benefit\-through\-partnership\-with\-guild\-education\): Access to a wide variety of educational credentials \(ex\. college degrees, high school completion, English\-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more\)
+ Career growth and development
+ Team Member Resource Groups
+ Recognition and rewards programs

\* Available benefits may vary depending upon property\-specific terms and conditions of employment\.

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Job: Accounting

Title: Accounting Manager \-Waldorf Astoria Chicago

Location: null

Requisition ID: HOT0AUJE

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