Remote General Ledger Analyst

We are pleased that you are exploring Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren’t just met- they’re exceeded. We believe our customers select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who work hard to provide efficient service and meaningful experiences. It’s a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. At Hyatt, we care for people so they can be their best. Our commitment to Diversity is best evidenced by our focus on company-wide diversity initiatives. We continue to be recognized as one of America’s best companies for minorities. Associates of Hyatt are given the tools from the first day to make a difference. Hyatt employees enjoy the following benefits: health and welfare programs, Hyatt retirement savings plan, educational assistance, employee stock purchase program, 12 free room nights for full time associates after one year of service, community involvement, and wellness reimbursement.

The Hyatt Shared Service Center provides accounting and customer support for over 150 Hyatt Hotels in North America and Latin America. Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance, yet reaps great rewards- whether it’s career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive working environment. We were recently named in the Oklahoman’s Top Workplaces for 2016. If you are ready for this challenge, we are ready for you!

The General Ledger Analyst is responsible for overseeing and performing hotel accounting functions, for hotels in North and Latin America supported by the Shared Service Center, to ensure consistent compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Plan and organize the work of the hotel accounting team, adjusting priorities as needed to ensure reporting deadlines are met.
• Prepare and review all income journals and ledger account reconciliations to include bank statements, assets, liabilities and credit cards.
• Oversee and ensure internal audit standards are met.
• Complete financial audits.
• Regular attendance is expected based on schedule and business needs.
• Participation in employee events, onsite meetings, and industry conferences as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Regular attendance is expected based on schedule and business needs. The schedule for this position allows for a flex schedule between the hours of Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-7:00 PM with the rare weekend work.
• Work well with others at a variety of levels within the organization.
• Participation in employee events, onsite meetings, hotel visits and industry conferences is expected.

The ideal candidate will also possess the following characteristics:

• Maintain a work environment that is comfortable, user-friendly, and organized.
• Ability to adapt to new demands, reprioritize workload and address urgent demands quickly.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully to all associates and all internal/external resources.
• Eagerness and ability to learn new skills, technologies and business processes quickly.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and across all levels of the organization.
• Must be able to work inclusively, but also be able to work independently and without excessive supervision.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential employee information.
• Attention to detail.

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.

Qualifications

Experience

• Inter-company accounting preferred
• 5+ Years accounting experience required
• 2+ Year(s) Hospitality experience preferred

Education

• Batchelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• CPA a plus

Computer Skills Needed to Perform this Job

• Experience with the following systems required:
• • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel
  
  
• Experience with the following systems preferred:
  • ARCs
  • Oracle r12
  
  

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