Property Accountant | Hyatt House and Hyatt Place | Seattle, WA

Hotel Equities•Seattle, WA

7h•$27 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is seeking a detail-oriented Property Accountant to support the financial operations at Hyatt House Seattle Downtown & Hyatt Place Seattle Downtown. This is a non-exempt, hourly position focused on transactional accounting, reconciliations, and financial record support. The role works under the direction of hotel leadership and does not include supervisory responsibilities. The Property Accountant supports the daily accounting functions of the hotel by preparing, reviewing, and maintaining financial records. This role helps ensure accurate, timely financial reporting and compliance with company policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 1 year of accounting, bookkeeping, or related experience (hospitality experience strongly preferred)
Basic understanding of accounting principles (e.g., debits/credits, reconciliations)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to handle confidential financial information responsibly
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations accurately
Willingness to learn new processes, best practices and personal development.
Can perform in a busy environment moving from task to task with little notice.
Team player, professional and lead with integrity.
Ability to read, write and speak English, with excellent grammar and communication skills (written and verbal).
Engaged, authentic, and prepared to positively impact performance for a "best in class" hotel!

Nice To Haves

Experience with hotel accounting and financial systems (e.g., M3, ProfitSword, or similar)
Experience working with hotel property management and/or POS systems (e.g., PeP, OnQ, Marsha, or similar platforms)
Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham or Hyatt processes and standards.
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and reconcile daily financial transactions, including general ledger accounts and bank statements
Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions accurately and on time
Post journal entries and maintain supporting documentation
Assist with month-end close processes and preparation of financial reports
Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
Support cash handling processes, including reviewing deposits and assisting with audits
Maintain organized financial records in accordance with company standards and applicable regulations
Assist with budget preparation and tracking as directed
Provide administrative and clerical support to the accounting function
Respond to internal inquiries regarding financial information in a timely manner
Provide support for night audits monitoring of invoices, replying to vendor inquiries and reconciling account statements.
Reconcile vendor statements and research discrepancies.
Process high volume weekly check runs for hotel and distribute checks by mail or delivery service.
Verify credit cards have been properly authorized for upcoming groups/functions, group bills verification and respond to all chargebacks.
Assist with compiling month end accruals
Maintain monthly A/P invoice list, verify all monthly invoices are entered.
Assist with special projects and reporting as assigned
Support compliance with internal controls and accounting procedures
Maintain effective working relationships with team members across departments
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Free Employee parking available
Employer paid Orca card after 30 days
Medical, dental, vision insurance available for full-time employees and their family
Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Flexible Savings Account
401k with up to a 5% company match
Vacation Time - 80 hours on your first 3 years of service
Sick Time – 1 hour accrued per 30 hours worked
Paid Holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day
Dailypay- same day pay up to 80% of your daily earnings
Career Growth Opportunities/ Manager Training Program
Reduced Room Rates throughout the portfolio
Third Party Perks (Movie Tickets, Attractions, Other)
Hyatt Team Member Travel Program (Book Hyatt hotels worldwide starting at $89!)