Previous experience in accounts receivable, accounting, or a similar finance-related position; hospitality industry experience is preferred.
Good understanding of accounting principles, invoicing, reconciliations, and credit control.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Confidence working with financial data, deadlines, and multiple priorities.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting or hotel management systems.
Professional and diplomatic communication and interpersonal skills for resolving payment-related matters.
A proactive, responsible, and solution-oriented mindset.
A collaborative attitude and willingness to learn and develop.
Responsibilities
Prepare and issue accurate invoices within established deadlines, ensuring timely billing following guest check-out.
Manage accounts receivable processes, monitor outstanding balances, and ensure timely collection of payments.
Maintain accurate records of guest and company accounts, including City Ledger transactions and aging reports.
Review credit applications, verify creditworthiness, and support the management of credit limits.
Monitor guest credit limits and collaborate with the Front Office team to ensure appropriate follow-up.
Record daily payments and ensure accurate allocation to the relevant accounts.
Perform monthly reconciliations of accounts receivable and control accounts.
Review group, event, and catering billing arrangements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Investigate billing discrepancies, disputed charges, and outstanding payments in a professional and timely manner.
Prepare statements of outstanding accounts and follow up with clients regarding pending payments and deposits.
Ensure compliance with internal financial procedures, company policies, and applicable regulations.
Work closely with Front Office, Sales, Events, and Finance teams to support smooth and efficient financial operations.
Desired Qualifications
Hospitality industry experience.
A new chapter begins. Be part of something extraordinary.
Augustine Hotel, Prague is entering an exciting new era as we prepare for the next chapter of our journey with a prestigious international luxury hotel brand.
We are looking for a detail-oriented, proactive and motivated Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our Finance team and contribute to the financial excellence of our hotel.
This is more than just an accounting position. It is an opportunity to be part of an exciting transformation, develop your professional expertise and grow within an inspiring luxury hospitality environment.
YOUR ROLE
As our Accounts Receivable Clerk, you will play an essential role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring timely invoicing and payment collection, and building professional relationships with our guests, clients and business partners.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Preparing and issuing accurate invoices within established deadlines, ensuring timely billing following guest check-out.
Managing accounts receivable processes, monitoring outstanding balances and ensuring timely collection of payments.
Maintaining accurate records of guest and company accounts, including City Ledger transactions and aging reports.
Reviewing credit applications, verifying creditworthiness and supporting the management of credit limits.
Monitoring guest credit limits and collaborating with the Front Office team to ensure appropriate follow-up.
Recording daily payments and ensuring accurate allocation to the relevant accounts.
Performing monthly reconciliations of accounts receivable and control accounts.
Reviewing group, event and catering billing arrangements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Investigating billing discrepancies, disputed charges and outstanding payments in a professional and timely manner.
Preparing statements of outstanding accounts and following up with clients regarding pending payments and deposits.
Ensuring compliance with internal financial procedures, company policies and applicable regulations.
Working closely with Front Office, Sales, Events and Finance teams to ensure smooth and efficient financial operations.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking a finance professional who combines accuracy and analytical thinking with excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to service excellence.
Our ideal candidate brings:
Previous experience in accounts receivable, accounting or a similar finance-related position, preferably within the hospitality industry.
Good understanding of accounting principles, invoicing, reconciliations and credit control.
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Confidence in working with financial data, deadlines and multiple priorities.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting or hotel management systems.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and diplomatic approach to resolving payment-related matters.
A proactive, responsible and solution-oriented mindset.
A collaborative attitude and willingness to learn, develop and contribute to a successful team.