Staff Accountant for Hotel Operations

About the role

Hyatt Regency Deerfield is looking for a detail‑oriented Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations for the hotel. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling accounts, and delivering timely reports while collaborating with hotel leadership and department managers.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and assist with month‑end and year‑end closing processes.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit‑card transactions, and general‑ledger accounts.
• Review daily revenue reports, investigate discrepancies, and support accounts payable/receivable.
• Process invoices, handle billing, collections, and payment reconciliation.
• Reconcile cash deposits, manage cash‑handling controls, and review guest and city ledgers.
• Assist in preparing financial statements, account schedules, and management reports.
• Support payroll reconciliation, labor reporting, and audit preparation.

Required profile

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–3 years of accounting experience; hotel or hospitality experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and collaborative approach.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of accounting principles, reconciliations, and general‑ledger processes.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with hotel property‑management or accounting systems (a plus).