Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You
Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! You will lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the accounting department and play a vital role in maintaining the company's financial stability and health. As a Chief Accountant, you’re not just ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial data – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.
ResponsibilitiesHere’s what you’ll do during a typical day:
- Ledger Management: Adjust general ledger accounts and maintain supporting documentation.
- Compliance Review: Investigate cashier discrepancies and verify travel agent commissions for compliance.
- Budget Support: Assist the Director of Finance and the Assistant DOF in budget and forecast preparation.
- F&B Control Oversight: Review food and beverage control adjustments and certifications.
- Interdepartmental Coordination: Collaborate with other departments and government agencies on accounting matters.
- Policy Compliance: Ensure adherence to accounting policies, SOPs, and internal controls.
At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:
A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.
In addition, this role requires the following minimum qualifications:
- University degree in Accounting or Finance; professional accounting qualification preferred
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a General Ledger Supervisor or in a similar managerial accounting role within hospitality
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, general ledger, and internal controls
- Familiarity with local tax laws and government liaison experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and hotel financial systems; Hilton standards knowledge is a plus
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently
- Flexible with working hours, especially during month-end closing
Skills Required
- University degree in Accounting or Finance
- Professional accounting qualification
- At least 3 years of experience as a General Ledger Supervisor or in a similar managerial accounting role within hospitality
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, general ledger, and internal controls
- Familiarity with local tax laws and government liaison experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and hotel financial systems
- Knowledge of Hilton standards
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently
- Flexibility with working hours, especially during month-end closing
Hilton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Go Hilton provides heavily discounted hotel stays for team members and extends access to family and friends, with up to 110 discounted nights and rates as low as $40 in some cases. Additional wellbeing resources include an Employee Assistance Program, mental-health support, caregiving resources, and programs like Thrive and sabbaticals.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) is offered with a company match of 100% on the first 3% of eligible pay plus 50% on the next 2%. This structure provides meaningful employer support for long‑term savings.
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Parental & Family Support — New parents receive 4 weeks of fully paid parental leave, with birthing parents receiving an additional 8 weeks for a total of 12 weeks. Support extends to adoption assistance up to $10,000 per eligible child and resources for caregiving.
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What We Do
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 28 world-class brands comprising more than 9,400 properties and nearly 1.4 million rooms, in 144 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 4 billion guests in its more than 100-year history. Named as the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune, Hilton aims to create the best culture for its 500,000 team members around the world. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 260 million Hilton Honors members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone.
Why Work With Us
Hilton is proud to be recognized as the World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune. At Hilton, every job makes the stay. Team Members can make an impact, be themselves, build new skills, grow their careers, explore opportunities around the world, and enjoy people-first benefits like Go Hilton travel discounts.
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