Chief Accountant | Benefits Include: Tuition Reimbursement, Medical, Dental, Vision, and MANY MORE!

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Job Description For Chief Accountant | Benefits Include: Tuition Reimbursement, Medical, Dental, Vision, and MANY MORE!

Description

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging- of making people feel at home no matter where they are in the world. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers. Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job - it's a career for people who care.

Grand Hyatt DFW, located inside Dallas Fort Worth Airport Terminal D, is steps from TSA checkpoints and offers direct access to all terminals. Our luxury hotel rooms and suites offer amazing runway views. Plus, our guests get to enjoy on-site dining and craft cocktails at Grand Met restaurant and bar. Full-service meeting or event spaces are the perfect setting for their next upscale business meeting.

At Grand Hyatt DFW, we are committed to excellence in service, hospitality, and financial integrity. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Chief Accountant to join our Finance team. This position plays a key role in supporting the Director of Finance in managing day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with Hyatt policies, and maintaining a high standard of internal controls.

The Chief Accountant will oversee general ledger management, balance sheet reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end closing processes. This role is ideal for a finance professional who is analytical, collaborative, and ready to contribute to the continued success of a world-class airport hotel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director of Finance in all aspects of hotel accounting and financial operations
• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department, including general ledger, AR, AP, income audit, and cashiering
• Prepare and review monthly journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Ensure the accuracy of financial statements in accordance with Hyatt standards and GAAP
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including financial reporting and variance analysis
• Maintain balance sheet integrity through regular account reconciliation and investigation of discrepancies
• Monitor and enforce internal controls to safeguard hotel assets and support operational efficiency
• Collaborate with operational departments to ensure proper cost controls and accurate expense tracking
• Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring documentation and processes meet compliance standards
• Train and support junior finance team members, helping to foster professional development and accuracy in reporting
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes as needed

We Offer Excellent Benefits:

• Free Room Nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Paid vacation, sick days, new child leave, and personal day
• Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free colleague meals during shift
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Discounts at various retailers - Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace, and many more

Why make a good decision when you can make a Classic one by applying for your next career opportunity with a Grand Hyatt hotel? Grand Hyatt hotels provide superior services and elevated experiences. Looking for a Classic beginning in your next career? Apply today at careers.hyatt.com.

Qualifications
• Degree in Hospitality or Accounting preferred

• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience (hotel experience a plus)

• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and financial systems (Opera, PMS, MICROS, ADP, Dimensions)

• Strong communication and customer service skills

• Proactive, independent, and adaptable mindset

• High attention to detail and ability to multitask

• Eagerness to learn and grow in a dynamic environment

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.