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Payroll Accounting Assistant

DoubleTree by Hilton, Hempfield, PA, United States


Payroll & Accounting Assistant $30.00 hourly.

The Payroll & Accounting Assistant supports the hotel’s accounting and human resources functions by accurately processing payroll, assisting with employee benefits administration, handling routine accounting duties, and providing support related to union matters. This role requires strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to work collaboratively with management, employees, and external partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Payroll & HR Support

Process

complete weekly payroll , ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and labor regulations

Maintain and manage

employee benefit time balances

(vacation, sick, personal, etc.)

Assist with

light HR responsibilities , including employee questions and documentation support

Coordinate and organize

monthly employee birthday celebrations

Assist employees and management with

union-related questions and issues , escalating as appropriate

Support onboarding and employee record maintenance as needed

Accounting Duties

Process and manage

chargebacks

on a weekly basis

Reconcile Travel Agent (TA) commission invoices

weekly

Handle

daily collections

in the absence of the primary accounting associate

Prepare and issue

Accounts Receivable (AR) invoices

daily

Respond to

customer and guest accounting inquiries

via phone and email

Prepare

payroll journal entries

weekly

Reconciliations & Benefits Accounting

Assist with

union benefits reconciliation

(monthly)

Training is ongoing; employee has completed the past four months with supervision and will continue training until able to perform independently

Assist with

health benefit invoice reconciliation

once per month

Additional training to be provided by management

Qualifications & Skills

Prior experience in

payroll and/or accounting

preferred

Hotel or hospitality accounting experience strongly preferred

Knowledge of

union environments

a plus

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to handle

confidential information

with professionalism and discretion

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/payroll systems

Strong communication and customer service skills

Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

Physical & Work Requirements

Primarily office-based position

Ability to sit for extended periods and work on a computer

Occasional overtime may be required during payroll or month-end processing

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