“WALDORF ASTORIA HELSINKI, CURRENTLY OPERATING AS THE HOTEL MARIA HELSINKI, WILL BE REBRANDED LATER THIS YEAR.”

We are currently looking for an Accounts Payable Accountant who will support the finance lead in all training and development activities to develop best-in-class finance professionals and assists in developing their finance team. This role supports a robust control and compliance environment and contributes to implement EMEA Operations Finance innovations and projects.
As Accounts Payable Accountant you will be contributing to all activities of the Accounts Payable / OTP (Order to Procure department) in all activities related to timely and accurate payments, maintenance and control of the hotel’s accounts payable and related accounts. You will assist in any other way deemed necessary for the efficient overall operation of the Accounts Payable / OTP (Order to Procure department).
The role will support and contribute to a smooth Accounts Payable / OTP (Order to Procure department) operation in full compliance with the policy, regulatory and contractual framework. You will business partner with all hotel finance team members and a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including Human Resources, Supply Management, Commercial and Operations. You will also participate in all relevant Finance development programs. In case of a joint job role any responsibility relevant joint job descriptions will apply in accordance with Hilton’s job segregation policies.

What will the role actually look like? Your responsibilities will include:

• Account for and audit all items on all purchase orders, receiving records and supplier invoices.
• Account for and audit all items on all outgoing shipments and supplier credit notes.
• Prepare invoices for payments (other than payroll) whether by check, bank transfer or other means and forwards to hotel finance lead and General Manager for approval ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure that all invoices forwarded for either approval or payment has all supporting documentation attached.
• Balance suppliers’ monthly statements to the hotel accounts payable records.
• Follow up with suppliers on missing invoices or credit notes.
• Ensure that all invoices have been approved by relevant department head or person with appropriate level of authority prior to payment.
• Properly record, reconcile and prepare invoices for payment ensuring that correct General Ledger codes and cost center codes have been used.
• Ensure that the best rates are used where possible for payments in foreign currency.
• Be conversant with the Hilton Chart of Accounts and Hilton Analysis Codes (T codes) and the correct use thereof.
• Ensure the accurate and timely input of data to the accounts payable ledger.
• Complete all payable related journals for month-end.
• Ensure that all information relating to bank account details and balance is treated as confidential.
• Handle all requests and enquiries in a timely, efficient and friendly manner.
• Prepare trade accruals (goods received without invoice) at month-end.
• Perform any additional tasks assigned to ensure that the cluster functions smoothly.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has an University Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Has relevant working experience in a Finance (preferably within a service oriented) environment
• Is (ideally) business proficient in both English and Finnish

What is it like working for Hilton?
The future of hospitality is bright at Hilton: a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of world-class brands. Dedicated to filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, we have welcomed more than 3 billion guests in our more than 100-year history. Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture, and we are consistently named among one of the World’s Best Workplaces.
We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members, so they can Thrive, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as workplace flexibility, career growth and development, and our Go Hilton Team Member Travel discount program. Hilton prioritizes understanding and integrating our Team Members’ unique perspectives and voices—along with those of our Guests, Owners, Suppliers, and Partners—to cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment for all. Check out the Hilton Careers blog and Instagram to learn more about what it’s like to be on Team Hilton!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We will ensure that qualified individuals with protected disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions of his or her role, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

• Account for and audit all items on all purchase orders, receiving records and supplier invoices.
• Account for and audit all items on all outgoing shipments and supplier credit notes.
• Prepare invoices for payments (other than payroll) whether by check, bank transfer or other means and forwards to hotel finance lead and General Manager for approval ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure that all invoices forwarded for either approval or payment has all supporting documentation attached.
• Balance suppliers’ monthly statements to the hotel accounts payable records.
• Follow up with suppliers on missing invoices or credit notes.
• Ensure that all invoices have been approved by relevant department head or person with appropriate level of authority prior to payment.
• Properly record, reconcile and prepare invoices for payment ensuring that correct General Ledger codes and cost center codes have been used.
• Ensure that the best rates are used where possible for payments in foreign currency.
• Be conversant with the Hilton Chart of Accounts and Hilton Analysis Codes (T codes) and the correct use thereof.
• Ensure the accurate and timely input of data to the accounts payable ledger.
• Complete all payable related journals for month-end.
• Ensure that all information relating to bank account details and balance is treated as confidential.
• Handle all requests and enquiries in a timely, efficient and friendly manner.
• Prepare trade accruals (goods received without invoice) at month-end.
• Perform any additional tasks assigned to ensure that the cluster functions smoothly