Senior Accountant

Summary

Hyatt seeks an enthusiastic Senior Accountant to join our Compensation Accounting Team. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader Corporate Accounting, Financial Accounting and HR Compensation teams, where you'll be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company. You will be part of a team that is passionate about our purpose, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections with colleagues, customers, and guests across the organization.

Hyatt is expanding rapidly and we’re looking for passionate changemakers to be part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient, offering dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.

We believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business, helping Hyatt become one of the best and fastest‑growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands, and business lines open exciting career and growth opportunities for our colleagues.

We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt.

What sets us apart is our purpose to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we support each other as members of the Hyatt family.

• Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
• Flexible work schedule
• Work‑life benefits including wellbeing initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and a discount at the on‑site fitness center
• A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption
• Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match

As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our culture of care and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect, and Wellbeing. You enjoy working with others, are results‑driven, and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally.

Responsibilities include preparation and review of journal entries, oversight of accounting for balance sheet reconciliations, financial statement analytics, and accumulation of details utilized to compile the quarterly statement of cash flows and footnote disclosures. You will ensure the quality of work delivered by the team’s Staff Accountants and assist their supervisor(s) to foster the Staff Accountants' career development. Additional responsibilities include assisting in the enhancement of internal controls and participating in special projects that improve or streamline accounting processes.

• Preparation of monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and analytics over significant account balances, including incentive compensation and stock‑based compensation
• Assist in optimizing accounting procedures and special projects, as required
• Field and resolve inquiries from management, other departments within Hyatt, and external auditors
• Contribute to compliance with Sarbanes‑Oxley, including documentation of process areas and testing of key controls
• Provide financial support to HR Compensation, Benefits, and Payroll teams
• Review quarterly schedules for external reporting
• Demonstrate commitment to Hyatt's core values

• 3‑5 years of experience in corporate accounting, public accounting, or other equivalent role
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or other related field
• Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Office

• Master's degree in accounting, finance, or business
• Certified Public Accountant
• Supervisory responsibilities or other experience that requires ensuring the quality of work delivered by others
• Financial ERP Systems (Oracle, Hyperion)

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as…