Chief Accountant

SummaryAs a Chief Accountant , you will report directly to the Director of Finance and assist in supervising and managing the day-to-day operations as well as ensuring the Accounting Policies & Procedures have been implemented where appropriate. You will also 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.QualificationsExperience in implementing and managing financial strategies, including internal controls and process redesign initiatives, is preferredExperience in hospitality, cost audit and driving efficiencies in the business is highly desirableSelf-motivating, capable of working independently and taking initiatives and adept to multi-tasking environmentsDetail-oriented, looks beyond surface evidence, and adopts a hands‑on approach in performance of workExhibits inquisitiveness, business acumen, thoughtfulness, diligence, care, and possesses problem‑solving skillsGood proficiency, knowledge and experience in financial consolidation, accounting standards and taxClear, concise written and verbal communication skillsYou 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.QualificationsExperience in implementing and managing financial strategies, including internal controls and process redesign initiatives, is preferredExperience in hospitality, cost audit and driving efficiencies in the business is highly desirableSelf-motivating, capable of working independently and taking initiatives and adept to multi-tasking environmentsDetail-oriented, looks beyond surface evidence, and adopts a hands‑on approach in performance of workExhibits inquisitiveness, business acumen, thoughtfulness, diligence, care, and possesses problem‑solving skillsGood proficiency, knowledge and experience in financial consolidation, accounting standards and taxClear, concise written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organizational, administrative and problem‑solving skillsMust possess the following strengths: effective communicator, team player, goal drive, willingness to provide exceptional service to internal colleagues as well as external partnersAdvanced user of Microsoft Word and ExcelPrior experience with Oracle, Opera, Micros, and/or Birchstreet preferred but not requiredAll 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 employment401k & Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)Basic Life InsuranceShort term disability insuranceNew Child Leave & Adoption AssistanceCompassionate LeavePaid 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 hoursFive to Nine Years - 15 Days or 120 hours10 years or greater - 20 Days or 160 hoursSick 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 HyattExtended Illness Days: unused sick and safe time in excess of 72 hours converted to Extended Illness Days at the end of each calendar yearHoliday 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 employmentComplimentary Room Nights for full‑time and part‑time positions after 90 days of employmentFlexible Spending AccountSubsidized ORCA Pass or free parkingTuition Reimbursement of $1,000.00 per calendar yearCellphone ReimbursementComplimentary Dry CleaningEmployee Assistance ProgramRelocation assistanceWage InformationPay ranges are listed on each job posting individually.Non-exempt managersThe hourly rate for this position is $32.38, annualized at $80,000.00 salary based on 45 number of hours.#J-18808-Ljbffr