Staff Accountant - Accounts Payable and Payroll

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment? Hilton Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa is seeking a Full-Time Staff Accountant – Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist to join our team. In this key role, you will support the financial success of our award-winning resort by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll, accounts payable, and month-end accounting activities. We are looking for a motivated professional who values integrity, confidentiality, and accuracy while helping us maintain the highest standards of financial stewardship, compliance, and exceptional hospitality. If you are ready to grow your career with a world-renowned brand and be part of a culture that celebrates teamwork, service, and aloha, we invite you to apply today!

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payable

• Process and review vendor invoices for accuracy and proper approval.
• Manage payment processing, vendor reconciliations, and outstanding balances.
• Maintain vendor records and ensure compliance with purchasing procedures.
• Support audit requests and month-end accruals.

Payroll

• Process biweekly payroll accurately and timely.
• Review timekeeping records, payroll adjustments, deductions, and garnishments.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Respond to team member payroll inquiries.
• Process off-cycle check requests.
• Responsible for clerical duties such as copying, filing, etc. all payroll documents

Staff Accountant Duties

• Prepare AP accruals for month-end closing
• Reconcile payroll-related liabilities and balance sheet accounts.
• Recommend process improvements and strengthen internal controls.

Additional Responsibilities

In addition to Accounts Payable and Payroll duties, the Staff Accountant may:

• Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Reconcile payroll liabilities, benefits, and payroll-related accounts.
• Analyze labor costs and payroll trends.
• Maintain all contracts and Certification of Insurance.
• Recommend process improvements and efficiencies within accounting and payroll functions.
• Serve as a backup for other accounting functions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

OUR BENEFITS

• Hilton Team Member Travel Discount
• Stanford Hotels Team Member Travel Discount
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Health Benefit Waiver Option
• 401(k)
• Company-paid Group Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays
• Shoes for Crews discount

Hilton Waikiki Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to Cindy Fujioka at cindy.fujioka@hiltonwaikikihotel.com or call 808-921-5504 to let us know the nature of your request.