Staff Accountant

About Us

In 2006 Bunkhouse was created to oversee a growing portfolio of hotels and Jo?s Coffee locations. Bunkhouse has a reputation for building memorable experiences that offer more than just a good nights sleep and a great cup of coffee. Passion for design, tireless attention to detail and commitment to creating authentic culture have earned our properties a unique place in the hearts and minds of those who visit us. Our work is rooted in the communities in which we exist, and we believe above all else in creating an awareness of and connection to a sense of place in all that we do.

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting the Director of Finance in maintaining the general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations. Additionally, the Staff Accountant will help ensure that payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general cashiering adhere to all related local and corporate policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Possess a working knowledge of all areas of Accounting to ensure adequate coverage when needed.

Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly bookkeeping/data entry, ensuring that income is properly recorded, and that an accurate and timely Daily Revenue Report is generated and distributed.

Safeguard cash assets through monthly bank reconciliations, cash counts of all issued banks, and report any discrepancies to the Director of Finance.

Perform all daily, monthly, and other periodic accounting and financial reporting accurately and on time.

Assist in preparing financial statements, accrual and journal entries, and maintaining reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts in the established corporate format, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Support Month-End and Year-End processes, adhering to all applicable deadlines.

Prepare and coordinate monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts and bank reconciliations, ensuring all outstanding reconciling items are investigated and resolved satisfactorily.

Participate in physical inventory counts and ensure the accuracy of count, price, and valuation.

Oversee the efforts, quality, and timeliness of payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processes.

Assist in preparing and conducting periodic audits of vacation and medical deductions.

Prepare necessary backup documentation or work papers to provide analysis and control over balance sheet and general ledger accounts for internal and external audits.

Be familiar with the records control program, including security, retention, and disposal, in accordance with hotel policies and procedures.

Assist in the preparation and submission of all relevant taxes.

Attend relevant meetings.

Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the Director of Finance.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

Always looking for improvement opportunities in processes.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of co-workers and various properties staff.

Ability to understand and work in various accounting systems.

Ability to create documents in Excel and Word.

Ability to understand other computer programs (i.e. Property Management System and Point of Sale).

Ability to apply concepts of math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and algebra, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Education and Experience Requirements

College education or equivalent experience required.

One (1) to three (3) years general accounting experience including full balance sheet reconciliations preferred and one (1) to three (3) years related experience in financial statement preparations desirable. Hospitality experience preferred.

Policy and Service Responsibility

Must adhere to all hotel/company loss prevention guidelines.

Physical Requirements

Able to perform the essential functions consistent safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting quality standards.

Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards

Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

Must be able to sit, stand, and squat frequently.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All employment decisions are to be made without regard to race, color, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, creed, marital status, transgender status, partnership status, familial status, national origin/ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, mental or physical disability or medical condition, handicap, military status, veteran?s status, genetic information, unemployment status, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a victim of sex offenses or stalking, employment status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, your height or weight, hair (per the ?CROWN? act), or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law (?Protected Characteristics?).

Primary Location: US-TX-Houston

Organization:Hotel Saint Augustine, Bunkhouse Hotels

Pay Basis:

Hourly

Job Level:Full-time

Job:Accounting/Finance/Tax

Req ID:HOU002935

Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.