Hotel General Accountant

Come join our team at Hyatt Place National Mall!

Working at the Hyatt Place National Mall hotel offers a unique opportunity to be part of a vibrant and dynamic environment in the heart of Washington D.C. Employees are surrounded by world-renowned attractions such as the Smithsonian museums and historical landmarks, providing an enriching and educational backdrop to their daily work. The hotel's prime location also offers easy access to exciting entertainment options, including concerts at The Anthem, waterfront dining experiences, and strolls along the nearby District Wharf. Joining the team at Hyatt Place National Mall means being part of a community that values exceptional guest experiences and offers a stimulating and rewarding workplace.

Hotel General Accountant

Compensation/Salary Range $25.00 - $28.00 per hour (experience-based pay)

Essential Functions:

• Prepare Daily Bank deposits.


• Balance the income Journal daily.


• Monitor and manage Hotel AR Accounts.


• Monitor and manage Hotel Chargebacks. Respond with appropriate evidence promptly.


• Review Purchase Orders daily for errors and correct.


• Op themen Vendor Invoices and matching with internal purchase orders.


• Review invoices for proper GL coding and payment in M3.


• Receive incoming mail and vendor invoices.


• Scan invoices and send to M3.


• Review employee expense reports for the correct GL Coding, validate, and process.


• Organize code and submit invoices for weekly check runs.


• Review weekly check runs for accuracy.


• Process special check requests and payments.


• Research and resolve vendor invoice and payment discrepancies and issues.


• Request and maintain vendor WW-9sand other required paperwork.


• Correspond with vendors and respond to payment inquiries.


• Accurately calculate use tax for vendor invoices without sales tax.


• Maintain online vendor accounts and passwords.


• Monitor vendor accounts to ensure that payments are made and recorded on time.


• Process payments using company credit cards.


• Review and file vendor account statements.


• Process recurring payments.


• Sort and distribute invoices to Department Leaders for review and approval.


• Research and response to supplier payment inquiries.


• Maintain AP records by scanning intthem o electronic archiving software.


• Prepare MontMonth-Enduments and reports in tandem with Corporate Accounting.


• Review and ResprespondHotel Guest Financial inquiries.


• Review and File lenthly inventories submitted by department Leaders.


• Perform Monthly/Quarterly Bank Vault Audits.


• Special projects as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. 


• Previous Front Desk or Night Audit experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic Accounting procedures.


• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports. 


• Accuracy and attention to detail. 


• Must be highly skilled in dealing with financial and numeric data. 


• Must have excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to complete the job at hand, especially when important deadlines cause gregreater-than-normalpartmental pressures. 


• Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting. Experience with an Accounting system, plus.


• Must have strong experience with Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word. 


• Excellent oral and written communication skills.


• Strong organizational skills.


• Excellent listening skills.


• Ability to mulmultitasktrong interpersonal, supervisory, and customer service skills required. 


• Knowledge and application of General Accounting Practices