Staff Accountant

Position Overview:

The Staff Accountant supports the daily accounting and financial operations for The Hamilton Hotel DC. This shared role is responsible for accounts receivable activities, revenue and cash controls, credit card reconciliations, and month-end close support. The position works closely with hotel operations, sales, and finance leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with brand and ownership standards.

Pay Range: $60,400.00 –$62,400.00 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Process accounts receivable billing, including direct bill, group, and miscellaneous charges
• Assist with Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) related billing and reconciliation items
• Monitor and resolve chargebacks
• Perform daily on-site credit card reconciliations
• Prepare daily cash and check deposits for Brinks armored transport
• Review Night Audit shift reports for accuracy
• Manage House Accounts in Opera including month-end checkout and reactivation
• Prepare journal entries related to House Account activity
• Monitor group commissions and obtain DOSM approvals
• Assist with month-end close and audits

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 1–3 years of accounting experience; hospitality experience strongly preferred
• Experience with Opera PMS and Hilton systems a plus
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills

Benefits

We are looking to hire the most highly qualified people and provide a competitive benefits package which include:

• Paid Parental Leave
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Vacation, Sick and Holiday Pay
• Company Basic Life Insurance
• Company paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Long term Disability
• 401k Retirement Plan

Pay Range: $60,400.00 –$62,400.00 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

EOE - minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation
We are a drug free workplace. Pre-employment background assessment required.
Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to all applicants. We respectfully request no phone calls please.

Qualifications

Experience

Required1 year

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred • 1–3 years of accounting experience; hospitality experience strongly preferred • Experience with Opera PMS and Hilton systems a plus • Strong attention to detail and communication skills

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