Hyatt Corporate Office, Chicago
The Opportunity
Hyatt seeks a self-motivated professional to join its Corporate Accounting – Real Estate Team. Routine responsibilities will include preparation and review of journal entries, oversight of accounting for construction and renovation projects, balance sheet account reconciliations, cost segregations, financial statement analytics, and accumulation of details utilized to compile the quarterly statement of cash flows and footnote disclosures. In the undertaking of these tasks, the Senior Accountant – Real Estate will be expected to ensure the quality of work delivered by the team’s Staff Accountants and assist their supervisor(s) to foster the Staff Accountants’ career development. Additional responsibilities include assisting in the enhancement of internal controls and participating in special projects that improve or streamline accounting processes. You will be part of a team passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills and building connections with stakeholders, colleagues, and guests across the organization.
Who We Are
At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the world's best and fastest-growing hospitality brands. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands, and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities for our colleagues.
As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what’s most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers.
Why Now?
This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.
How We Care for Our People
Our purpose sets us apart—to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We’re proud to have earned a place on Fortune’s prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the last ten years. This recognition is a testament to how our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy, and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong.
We’re proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include:
•Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
•Flexible work schedules
•Work-life benefits including well-being initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and a discount at the on-site fitness center
•A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption
•Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Our success is underpinned by our diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and we are committed to diversity across the board—from whom we hire and develop, the organizations we support, and whom we buy from and work with.
Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, and identities. We constantly strive to reflect the world we care for with teams that achieve and grow together. To learn more about our commitments to DE&I, please visit the Why Hyatt section of the Hyatt career page.
Who You Are
As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our Culture of Care and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect, and Well-being. You enjoy working with others, are results-driven, and seek various opportunities to develop personally and professionally.
The Role
•Preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, cost segregations, analytics, and other requested details used for financial reporting.
•Preparation of construction project draws for supervisory review and approval.
•Review journal entries, account reconciliations, analytics, and other work assigned to and prepared by staff accountants.
•Accumulate support and compile quarterly project accruals for supervisory review.
•Global fixed asset maintenance, including fixed asset additions, transfers, retirements, and depreciation for owned/leased properties.
•Fielding and resolving inquiries from management, other departments within Hyatt, and external auditors.
•Monitor project costs against budgets and report on monthly project spend.
•Contribute to and enhance compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, including documentation of process areas and testing of key controls.
•Consolidation of North American and International wholly-owned legal entities based on financial statements prepared by 3rd party accountants.
•Assist with the optimization of accounting procedures and special projects, as required.
•Preparation of quarterly and annual external reporting schedules, such as those related to cash flows and footnotes.
•Assistance with the preparation and audit review of certain real estate entities, per the statutory requirements of the respective entities.
•Demonstrate a commitment to Hyatt's core values.
•Opportunities to participate in Hyatt’s Diversity & Inclusion activities.
Qualifications
Experience Required:
•3-5 years of experience in corporate accounting, public accounting, or other equivalent business/financial role
•Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business
•Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Office
•Ability and willingness to operate in a complex and dynamic Corporate Environment.
•Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience Preferred:
•Supervisory responsibilities or other experience that requires ensuring the quality of work delivered by other individuals
•Master’s degree in accounting, finance or business
•Certified Public Accountant
•Financial ERP systems (Oracle, Hyperion)
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all-encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
We welcome you:
Research shows that women, people of color, and other historically excluded groups, tend to apply to jobs, only if they meet all the listed job qualifications. Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career? Apply. We’d love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better.