Night Auditor
Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, Highgate provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle and specializes in a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle, legacy, and independent hotels and resorts.
About the role
The Night Auditor is responsible for reconciling all hotel cashier transactions; reviewing, organizing, and compiling management reports on a timely basis; and ensuring the accuracy of guest billings and city ledger transactions. This role also performs guest service agent duties as required, including check-in, check-out, switchboard operation, and reservations.
Responsibilities
- Perform guest services functions (e.g., check guests in/out, take reservations, wake-up calls).
- Audit and reconcile financial and statistical reports.
- Prepare and distribute daily reports (e.g., Daily Operating Report, Discount Programs, Tax Reports) according to hotel standards.
- Prepare and distribute month-end reports.
- Audit and reconcile all Front Desk and Food & Beverage Cashier’s work.
- Audit, reconcile, consolidate, and transmit all credit cards on a timely basis.
- Prioritize job functions to meet deadlines.
- Ensure accuracy of all reported numbers, including statistics.
- Input and update financial information into the corporate communications network.
- Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and annual data processing system functions.
- Keep management informed of unusual operational or financial events and policy deviations.
- Ensure overall guest satisfaction and handle guest requests.
- Respond to governmental inquiries upon receipt.
- Maintain a warm, friendly, and service-oriented demeanor at all times.
- Attend all required hotel meetings and trainings.
- Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards.
- Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
- Maximize productivity, identify problem areas, and assist in implementing solutions.
- Handle problems effectively, including anticipating, preventing, and resolving issues.
- Understand and apply complex information from various sources to meet objectives.
- Cross-train in other hotel-related areas as needed.
- Maintain confidentiality of information.
- Show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
- Perform other duties as requested by management.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent and/or one year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field.
- Guest Service Experience preferred.
- Computer knowledge/skills required.
- Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
- Sedentary work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
- Late/Overnight shift.
Skills
- Effective verbal and written communication with employees and guests.
- Active listening and clarification of concerns.
- Multitasking and prioritizing departmental functions to meet deadlines.
- Attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented interactions.
- High standards of personal appearance and grooming, including proper uniform and nametag.