Our client, a luxury hotel in Midtown Manhattan, is seeking a temporary Accounts Receivable Specialist to provide immediate coverage for a minimum three-week assignment. This position requires prior OPERA experience and a hospitality background. The ideal candidate will have direct Accounts Receivable experience, although candidates with accounting responsibilities gained through a Night Audit or Front Desk role will also be considered. This is a fast-moving opportunity with an immediate start and the potential to extend.
Responsibilities include:
- Generate and issue guest, corporate, and group invoices.
- Apply payments and reconcile guest, city ledger, and corporate accounts.
- Review aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances.
- Resolve billing discrepancies, chargebacks, folio requests, and customer inquiries.
- Prepare credit memos and billing adjustments.
- Maintain accurate financial records within OPERA and related accounting systems.
- Support month-end closing activities and account reconciliations.
- Partner with Finance, Sales, Front Office, and Events teams to ensure accurate billing and collections.
- Maintain compliance with hotel accounting policies and procedures.
Requirements:
- Previous Accounts Receivable experience within a hotel or hospitality environment.
- Hands-on OPERA experience is required.
- Candidates with Night Audit or Front Desk experience that included accounting or billing responsibilities will also be considered.
- Strong understanding of invoicing, cash posting, collections, account reconciliations, and billing processes.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
Pay: $28-$29/hour
