Night Auditor

Job Overview
The Night Auditor performs the duties of a Front Desk Agent and completes, balances and files night audit reports of the daily financial transactions for the various areas of the hotel (i.e. food & beverage outlets, rooms/front desk, gift shop, etc.) to provide accurate, timely information in accordance with cash handling, credit card processing and accounting policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Audit, balance, post and report on the financial transactions for the various areas of the hotel (i.e. food and beverage outlets, rooms/front desk, gift shop, etc.) to ensure accuracy and proper cash handling procedures are followed.
• Complete, balance and file night audit reports including over/short figures, deposits, counts, house charges, and promotional materials.
• Prepare and input statistics and income journal sheets for preparation of daily reports.
• Perform the duties of a Front Desk Agent including greeting, registering and assigning rooms in accordance with policies and procedures. Assist guests with check-out.
• Consistent professional and positive attitude and actions when communicating with guests, vendors and associates.
• Comply with policies and procedures. Practice safe work habits and comply with sanitary, safety, security and emergency procedures.
• Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skill and Ability
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Knowledge of accounting operations to include all aspects such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, etc.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer.
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to understand and communicate with employees and guests. Must have excellent telephone etiquette and customer service skills.

Qualification Standards
Working Environment / Physical Activities:
Inside with protection from weather but not necessarily changes in temperature.
Physical activities include standing or sitting for long periods of time. Walking, talking, seeing, hearing, talking, fingering, feeling, reaching, bending, grasping, and holding. Considerable repetitive motion of hands, fingers and wrists as pertains to the operation of a computer keyboard. Requires working all nighttime hours.