Night Auditor
Duties and Responsibilities
The Night Auditor works at the front desk of a hotel during the night, and they must ensure that the quality and integrity of the establishment are maintained just as diligently as they are during the day. Some of their typical duties include:
- Balancing the accounts from day shift
- Managing front desk activity and handling guest check-ins and checkouts
- Ensuring customer satisfaction by scheduling wake-up-calls and other concierge activities according to guest preference
- Handling customer requests and complaints and directing other employees or departments accordingly
- Creating invoices, bills and checks for vendors, employees and contractors
- Managing and updating all official documentation pertaining to the role
- Ensuring that all end-of-day activities have been successfully executed by employees in all departments
- Answering calls and queries related to potential booking
Night Auditor skills and qualifications
Night Auditors must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, and they should be able to coordinate and manage all types of people. Other skills and qualifications include:
- Strong customer service skills
- Knowledge of safety and security procedures
- Advanced math and bookkeeping skills
- Ability to perform computer-based tasks such as data entry, accounting, word processing, invoicing and billing
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Time management and multitasking skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to solve problems and diffuse tense situations
Night Auditor experience requirements
The amount of experience a Night Auditor needs depends on the specific establishment and the duties they are required to do. Employers typically look for candidates who have experience in related jobs, such as hospitality, customer service or retail positions. This gives them experience handling cash and credit cards, balancing registers, printing reports and updating invoices. Some organizations may also prefer applicants who have specifically worked in an entry-level front desk position. Certification in emergency procedures, such as first aid, fire, hazardous material threats and natural disasters, is also a plus.
There’s so much more to the job than we can capture here. It’s simply about creating great experiences, doing the right thing and understanding people.
