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Position Summary
The Staff Accountant role is part of the Finance and Accounting team, primarily supporting the Resort Operation businesses including, but not limited to non-for profit vacation ownership associations. This position is responsible for the monthly close process and preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations for the Hyatt Vacation Ownership (HVO) division.
Expected Contributions
- Preparation of reconciliations and journal entries for month end close
- Support senior or manager with budget preparations and forecasts
- Business partner with the resort operations teams
- Coordinate and support accounts receivable and accounts payable with the central teams
- Working with leadership to review audit schedules to prepare for annual audits and prepare workpapers
- Work with auditors and tax preparers
- Following departmental directives to ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures
- Driving process improvement to ensure efficiency and scalability
- Contributes to team, department and/or business results by performing the following types of tasks: journal entry compliance, adherence to account reconciliation policy, and partnering with Finance and Accounting teams to ensure organizational success.
- Assists more senior associates in achieving business results by:
- Utilizing technical knowledge and skills to enhance business processes
- Allocating own time effectively to meet goals in a manner that does not disadvantage other associates or groups
- Uses problem solving skills to offer solutions to problems encountered day-to-day.
- Demonstrates an awareness of personal strengths and areas for improvement and works to improve and increase skills and knowledge.
Accounting and Controls
- Participate in month-end close process ensuring timelines are met, all required entries are recorded, and potential delays/issues are properly communicated and addressed with Leaders.
- Ensure balance sheet accounts are supported by appropriate documentation and comply with policies.
- Prepare data and information for annual external audit, including required schedules and ad-hoc requests.
- Ability to interpret standard GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act).
Managing and Business Partnerships
- Partners with leadership to complete projects, set priorities and measurable objectives, monitor, and report on the process, progress, and results.
- Responsible for producing high-quality work and/or business results.
- Participate in a positive work environment with collaborative relationships that encourage others and celebrate successes.
- Ability to work under pressure in deadline-oriented environment while managing multiple tasks.
- Superior communication skills, including the ability to effectively report to direct leadership in a verbal and written format.
Candidate Profile
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting preferred; 1-3 years related work experience in finance and accounting; or,
- High School Diploma/GED and equivalent work experience
Experience:
- Knowledge of PeopleSoft and Excel
Skills and Attributes:
- Developed analytical and organizational skills
Hyatt Vacation Ownership is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.
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What We Do
Hyatt, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company offering 20 premier brands. As of March 31, 2021, Hyatt's portfolio included more than 1,000 hotel, all-inclusive, and wellness resort properties in 68 countries across six continents. Hyatt's purpose to care for people so they can be their best informs its business decisions and growth strategy and is intended to attract and retain top employees, build relationships with guests and create value for shareholders. Hyatt's subsidiaries operate, manage, franchise, own, lease, develop, license, or provide services to hotels, resorts, branded residences, and vacation ownership properties, including under the Park Hyatt®, Miraval®, Grand Hyatt®, Alila®, Andaz®, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®, Destination by Hyatt™, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt®, Hyatt Ziva™, Hyatt Zilara™, Thompson Hotels®, Hyatt Centric®, Caption by Hyatt, JdV by Hyatt™, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Place®, tommie™, UrCove, and Hyatt Residence Club® brand names, and operates the World of Hyatt® loyalty program that provides distinct benefits and exclusive experiences to its valued members. The term "Hyatt" is used for convenience on this page to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.
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