Accounting Clerk

About the role

Robert Half is looking for an efficient Accounting Clerk to support hotel finance operations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This contract with permanent potential position is ideal for someone who can step into a fast-moving hospitality environment and help keep core accounting activities accurate, organized, and on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Oversee billing activities related to group business and ensure charges, adjustments, and supporting documentation are processed accurately.
• Review daily revenue activity, reconcile financial records, and investigate variances to maintain reliable reporting.
• Act as the on-site point of contact for invoice and vendor questions by coordinating with the centralized Accounts Payable team to resolve outstanding issues.
• Provide backup assistance for payroll-related accounting duties to help ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Support month-end close by preparing reconciliations, verifying balances, and assisting with required accounting deliverables.
• Maintain orderly financial records through data entry, invoice processing, and follow-up on accounts payable and accounts receivable items.
• Help sustain accounting operations by reinforcing established procedures and supporting continuity during team absences or workflow changes.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of hands-on accounting experience in a detail-oriented business environment.
• Prior experience in hotel or hospitality accounting is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of group billing, revenue auditing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll support activities.
• Experience using accounting systems such as QuickBooks and comfort working with detailed financial data.
• Strong data entry accuracy and the ability to process invoices efficiently and correctly.
• Ability to manage responsibilities independently in a fast-paced setting with limited ramp-up time.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving ability.

Qualifications

The ideal Accounting Clerk candidate will have:

• At least 3 years of hands-on accounting experience in a detail-oriented business environment.
• Prior experience in hotel or hospitality accounting is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of group billing, revenue auditing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll support activities.
• Experience using accounting systems such as QuickBooks and comfort working with detailed financial data.
• Strong data entry accuracy and the ability to process invoices efficiently and correctly.
• Ability to manage responsibilities independently in a fast-paced setting with limited ramp-up time.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving ability.

Skills

Success in this role requires:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Sound judgment.
• The ability to work independently while maintaining continuity across daily financial processes.

Benefits

Robert Half offers competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Free online training.
• Access to top jobs, competitive compensation, and benefits.
• Company 401(k) plan eligibility for contract/temporary professionals.

Pay

Compensation details are confidential and will be shared upon successful completion of the application process.

Schedule

This is a contract position with potential for a permanent role.