Description:
At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. This position is responsible for the oversight of the hotel's general ledger operations for Hyatt Regency Houston and Hyatt Centric the Woodlands and supports the hotel Controller. Additionally, this person will be responsible for efficiently running the Accounting department in line with Hyatt Corporate standards while meeting guest and owner expectations. Other responsibilities will include the following:
Prepare and review all journal vouchers, month-end reports and reconciliations
Review preliminary financial statements with Controller
Participate in monthly financial reviews and assist Controller with the presentation of these reports
Assist Director of Finance with supervising Accounting staff and the Information Technology functions of the hotel including coaching and counseling associates to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures, interviewing, training and evaluating performance of staff.
Manage and help oversee hotel on-site accounting functions to ensure proper fiscal management, timely and accurate reporting and analysis for the hotel. This responsibility also includes hotel financial planning, budgeting, accounting and cash management
Systems administration, G/L account reconciliations, budget preparations, inventories, monthly closings and full P&L responsibility.
Assist with managing and ensuring SOX compliance
Assist Director of Finance with completing the year-end audit process. Review and approve all reconciliations and audit work papers. Participate in and respond to auditor requests to ensure total hotel compliance.
Help prepare all monthly and annual financial statements. Investigate, review and analyze the variance explanations, involving the department staff in this process. Take initiative to manage trouble shooting for respective cost controls and revenue enhancement
Assist Director of Finance with special reporting and analysis projects
We offer excellent benefits:
Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
401K with company match
Vacation time, sick time and holidays.
Eligible for Incentive Compensation.
Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Discounts at various retailers –Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more!
Tuition Reimbursement program
Qualifications:
Hospitality or Accounting degree preferred
3 years or more of progressive Accounting experience, preferably in a hotel
Experience supervising Accounting staff members
Prior Infrasys, MICROS,Oracle, ADP/Enterprise, Kronos, and Hyatt systems (Opera and PMS) expertise desired
Must be an advanced user of Microsoft Word and Excel
Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line
Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English
Must have excellent organizational, administrative and problem-solving skills
Available to commute between both properties.
Hyatt is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Primary Location: US-TX-Houston
Organization: Hyatt Regency Houston Downtown
Pay Basis: Yearly
Job Level: Full-time
Job: Accounting/Finance/Tax
Req ID: HOU002606
Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.