Description

Summary

The Opportunity:

Hotel Daphne seeks an enthusiastic Staff Accountant to join our team.

The Staff Accountant reports directly to the Area Director of Finance and plays a key role in supporting all hotel accounting functions, including accounts receivable, general cashiering, income audit, and financial reporting.

Who We Are:

Where the familiar meets the far out.

Hotel Daphne in Houston Heights is a 49-room hideaway inspired by utopian ideals, clandestine neighborhood clubs, determined women and art of all kinds. We invite travelers and locals to check in and "check out." Opening winter 2025.

We're Proud to Offer Exceptional Benefits, which Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match

• Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates

• Free parking

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Work-life benefits including wellbeing initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace

• Discounts at various retailers -Apple , AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more!

The Role:

The role of the Staff Accountant is to support all hotel accounting functions, including accounts receivable, general cashiering, income audit, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform accounts receivable functions, including preparing invoices and reconciling payments.

• Manage general cashier duties: issue, audit, and maintain hotel banks, prepare bank deposits, due backs, and petty cash.

• Ensure house banks are properly documented, approved, and maintained.

• Send out Daily report.

• Review and approve income journal and resolve any errors or discrepancies.

• Validate and reconcile credit card batches.

• Upload daily reports to SharePoint and confirm completion.

• Contribute to monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and reporting.

• Assist in preparation of month-end closing procedures and reports.

• Handle inquiries from Hyatt Shared Service Center.

• Other duties as assigned.

Based upon fluctuating demands of the operation and to exceed customer expectations, it may be necessary to perform a multitude of different functions not specifically related to this position. This person may be expected to perform other tasks and duties as needed or as directed. Furthermore, employee responsibilities and job descriptions are subject to review and revision.

Qualifications

Experience Required:

• Strong knowledge of general ledger, accounts receivable, and cashiering processes.

• Strong organizational and communication skills, written and verbal.

• Ability to meet deadlines with attention to detail and accuracy.

Experience Preferred:

• 1-2 years of accounting experience, hotel or public accounting preferred.

• Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred but not required.

• Experience in a hotel or a related field strongly preferred

• Proficient in Hyatt systems (Opera, Oracle) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

We welcome you:

Research shows that individuals 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.

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.