Staff Accountant in San Marcos Corporate Executive Building at Hyatt Vacation Ownership

Date Posted: 10/28/2024

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Pay Range: $30.00-$36.50



Position Summary

The Staff Accountant role is part of the Finance and Accounting team, primarily supporting the Resort Operation businesses including, but not limited to non-for profit vacation ownership associations. This position is responsible for the monthly close process and preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations for the Hyatt Vacation Ownership (HVO) division.

Expected Contributions

• Preparation of reconciliations and journal entries for month end close

• Support senior or manager with budget preparations and forecasts

• Business partner with the resort operations teams

• Coordinate and support accounts receivable and accounts payable with the central teams

• Working with leadership to review audit schedules to prepare for annual audits and prepare workpapers

• Work with auditors and tax preparers

• Following departmental directives to ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures

• Driving process improvement to ensure efficiency and scalability

• Contributes to team, department and/or business results by performing the following types of tasks: journal entry compliance, adherence to account reconciliation policy, and partnering with Finance and Accounting teams to ensure organizational success.

• Assists more senior associates in achieving business results by:

o Utilizing technical knowledge and skills to enhance business processes

o Allocating own time effectively to meet goals in a manner that does not disadvantage other associates or groups

o Uses problem solving skills to offer solutions to problems encountered day-to-day.

• Demonstrates an awareness of personal strengths and areas for improvement and works to improve and increase skills and knowledge. Accounting and Controls

• Participate in month-end close process ensuring timelines are met, all required entries are recorded, and potential delays/issues are properly communicated and addressed with Leaders.

• Ensure balance sheet accounts are supported by appropriate documentation and comply with policies.

• Prepare data and information for annual external audit, including required schedules and ad-hoc requests.

• Ability to interpret standard GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act).

• Partners with leadership to complete projects, set priorities and measurable objectives, monitor, and report on the process, progress, and results.

• Responsible for producing high-quality work and/or business results.

• Participate in a positive work environment with collaborative relationships that encourage others and celebrate successes.

• Ability to work under pressure in deadline-oriented environment while managing multiple tasks.

• Superior communication skills, including the ability to effectively report to direct leadership in a verbal and written format.

Candidate Profile Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting preferred; 1-3 years related work experience in finance and accounting; or, • High School Diploma/GED and equivalent work experience

Experience: • Knowledge of PeopleSoft and Excel Skills and Attributes: • Developed analytical and organizational skills

Hyatt Vacation Ownership is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.

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