How to become a Night Auditor

Night Auditor jobs involves working as front desk agents at motels, hotels, inns and varied types of lodges. Checking in guests during their late shift, checking out guests and taking reservations are their primary job tasks. They are also responsible for accounting duties and reconcile the daily ledger to accurately account for usage of rooms. Not necessarily a college degree, but applicants should have experience particularly in accounting or bookkeeping. Few helpful tips on how to become a night auditor:

Assess your Past Experience

You must possess strong mathematical skills. Further particular emphasis is laid on your ability to accurately balance accounts as you will be responsible for preparing and balancing a hotel's books for all the financial transactions that take place daily. Moreover this multitasking position all requires one to work under pressure. Additionally required aptitude includes strong customer service skills and enjoying working with the public.

A High School Diploma is required

Most of the hotels and lodging establishments provide on-the-job training. One can consider a Bachelor's Degree if their goal is to eventually move into job of Hotel Manager which requires more responsibility.

Gaining Work Experience through other types of Hotel Jobs

One may initially start working as a room attendant, bell hop or valet or manage the concierge desk. Those who prefer working in the night shift and find the duties of a night auditor appealing, they can work their way into this position as it becomes available.

Realize the Importance of Accounting Skills and Customer Service Experience    

           

If one has previous experience of working in accounts or into customer service then these skills from other fields are readily transferable to a position as a night auditor. 

Test and Procedures Before Finalizing

Many jobs require that the applicants take and pass a drug test as well as get a background criminal check done. One must consider this before officially completing any applications for a night auditor job . 

A night auditor is thus the initial point of contact for the hotel to answer inquiries, make reservations, and provide directions to your hotel and handle general front desk transactions including greeting incoming guests.