Chief Accountant

Hyatt • Seattle, WA • 2h ago

Description:

As a Chief Accountant , you will report directly to the Directorof Financeand assist in supervising and managing the day-to-day operations as well as ensuring the Accounting Policies & Procedures have been implemented where appropriate. Youwillalso responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the Accounting Department within the Administration and General Division. This role will have oversight and manage the purchasing department.

Qualifications:

Experience in implementing and managing financial strategies, including internal controls and process redesign initiatives, is preferred

Experience in hospitality, cost audit and driving efficiencies in the business is highly desirable

Self-motivating, capable of working independently and taking initiatives and adept to multi-tasking environments

Detail-oriented, looks beyond surface evidence, and adopts a hands-on approach in performance of work

Exhibits inquisitiveness, business acumen, thoughtfulness, diligence, care, and possesses problem-solving skills

Good proficiency, knowledge and experience in financial consolidation, accounting standards and tax

Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills

You will be responsible for the efficient running of the department in line with Hyatt's Corporate Strategies and brand standards, whilst meeting employee, guest and owner expectations. The Chief Accountant is responsible to assist the Director of Finance in managing the department, through planning, organizing, directing and controlling the Accounting & Finance and Information Systems policies and procedures, operation and administration.

Qualifications:

Experience in implementing and managing financial strategies, including internal controls and process redesign initiatives, is preferred

Experience in hospitality, cost audit and driving efficiencies in the business is highly desirable

Self-motivating, capable of working independently and taking initiatives and adept to multi-tasking environments

Detail-oriented, looks beyond surface evidence, and adopts a hands-on approach in performance of work

Exhibits inquisitiveness, business acumen, thoughtfulness, diligence, care, and possesses problem-solving skills

Good proficiency, knowledge and experience in financial consolidation, accounting standards and tax

Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational, administrative and problem-solving skills

Must possess the following strengths: effective communicator, team player, goal drive, willingness to provide exceptional service to internal colleagues as well as external partners

Advanced user of Microsoft Word and Excel

Prior experience with Oracle, Opera, Micros, and/or Birchstreet preferred but not required

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Benefits available with this position include:

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance (Full-Time) after 30 days of employment

401k & Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)

Basic Life Insurance

Short term disability insurance

New Child Leave & Adoption Assistance

Compassionate Leave

Paid Time Off:

· Thompson Seattle colleagues begin accruing Vacation Time on their first day of service. At six months of service, colleagues are vested in the time they have been accruing. Full Time & Part Time Colleagues are eligible for vacation time.

Hire Date Through Four Years - 10 Days or 80 hours

Five to Nine Years - 15 Days or 120 hours

10 years or greater - 20 Days or 160 hours

Sick Leave:

Full time, part time and on-call colleagues accrue and have the right to utilize sick and safe time according to Seattle's Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance. As a Tier Three employer all colleagues accrue one (1) hour of paid sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked starting on their hire date, however, these colleagues cannot use their accrued sick time until they have completed 90-days of employment with Hyatt

Extended Illness Days: unused sick and safe time in excess of 72 hours converted to Extended Illness Days at the end of each calendar year

Holiday Pay:

Full-time colleagues are eligible for holiday pay on their first day of employment. The paid holidays for eligible colleagues recognized by our hotel are: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and 2 pre-approved days for Floating Holidays.

Additional perks may include:

Colleague Discounted Rates as of the 1 st day of employment

Complimentary Room Nights for full-time and part-time positions after 90 days of employment

Flexible Spending Account

Subsidized ORCA Pass or free parking

Tuition Reimbursement of $1,000.00 per calendar year

Cellphone Reimbursement

Complimentary Dry Cleaning

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation assistance

Wage Information: Pay ranges are listed on each job posting individually.

Non-exempt managers: The hourly rate for this position is $32.38, annualized at $80,000.00 salary based on 45 number of hours.

Primary Location: US-WA-Seattle

Organization: Thompson Seattle

Pay Basis: Hourly

Job Level: Full-time

Job: Accounting/Finance/Tax

Req ID: SEA005578

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.

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