Night Auditor - PT

Position Overview

Compensation: Hourly. Highgate Hotels is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company recognized as an innovator in the industry. Its global portfolio exceeds $20B in assets and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. Located on the seam of Belltown and Seattle’s retail core, the 97‐room Kimpton Palladian Hotel offers a unique setting with luxe amenities, edgy design, and contemporary furnishings. As a Night Auditor, you will reconcile all hotel cashier transactions, prepare and review management reports, ensure the accuracy of guest billings and city ledger transactions, and perform guest service functions including check-in, check-out, and reservations.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with and interpret financial data using basic arithmetic functions.
• Cross-train in accounting or other hotel-related areas as needed.
• Prioritize job functions to meet deadlines.
• Perform guest services functions (e.g., check guests in/out, take reservations, answer calls).
• Audit and reconcile financial and statistical reports.
• Prepare and distribute necessary daily reports (Daily Operating Report, Discount Programs, Tax Reports, etc.).
• Prepare and distribute month-end reports.
• Audit and reconcile all Front Desk and Food & Beverage cashier transactions.
• Audit, reconcile, consolidate, and transmit all credit card transactions on a timely basis.
• Ensure accuracy of all reported figures, including statistics.
• Update financial information in the corporate communications network.
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and annual data processing functions as required.
• Keep management informed of any unusual operational or financial events.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction and promptly handle guest requests.
• Respond to governmental inquiries upon receipt.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or one year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field.
• Guest service experience is preferred.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Flexibility to work long, late, or overnight shifts.
• Ability to perform sedentary work and occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force.
• Maintain a warm, friendly, and professional demeanor at all times.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to cross-train in other hotel-related areas.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Initiative to anticipate guest or operational needs.
• Attendance at all required hotel meetings and trainings.
• Adherence to Highgate Hotel Standards, including high standards of personal appearance and grooming.
• Proven problem-solving skills, including anticipating and effectively resolving issues.
• Willingness to perform additional duties as requested by management.