SENIOR FA ACCOUNTANT

at  Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa and Casino

Summary
At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing authentic hospitality and meaningful experiences to each and every guest. Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren’t just met- they’re exceeded. It’s a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry.
The Senior Accountant role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of the owner’s books financial data. This includes performing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, preparing financial reports, assisting with audit and tax preparations, and performing other accounting duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for recording and tracking FF&E, fixed assets, and capital expenditures, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with local regulations.
• Complete journal entries for all areas assigned, as required, within the close calendar deadlines.
• Maintain schedules and post accruals for month-end reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of fixed assets transactions in the accounting system.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of fixed assets subledger to the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Manage the capital expenditure process, including budgeting, forecasting, and tracking of actual spend.
• Coordinate with other departments, such as purchasing and project management, to ensure proper classification and recording of fixed assets.
• Prepare and analyze fixed asset-related reports, such as depreciation schedules, and provide recommendations to management based on findings.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures related to fixed assets, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company guidelines.
• Participate in year-end and interim audits, providing support and documentation related to fixed assets.
• Provide support to other accounting functions, such as accounts payable and general accounting, as needed.

We are committed to Inclusion.
Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you.
We are passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities and identities.
We constantly strive to reflect the world we care for with teams that achieve and grow together.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA or CMA certification preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in fixed asset accounting
• Strong knowledge of local GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and USALI (US GAAP – Uniform System of Accounts for Lodging Industry)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with colleagues and owners

• Responsible for recording and tracking FF&E, fixed assets, and capital expenditures, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with local regulations.
• Complete journal entries for all areas assigned, as required, within the close calendar deadlines.
• Maintain schedules and post accruals for month-end reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of fixed assets transactions in the accounting system.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of fixed assets subledger to the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Manage the capital expenditure process, including budgeting, forecasting, and tracking of actual spend.
• Coordinate with other departments, such as purchasing and project management, to ensure proper classification and recording of fixed assets.
• Prepare and analyze fixed asset-related reports, such as depreciation schedules, and provide recommendations to management based on findings.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures related to fixed assets, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company guidelines.
• Participate in year-end and interim audits, providing support and documentation related to fixed assets.
• Provide support to other accounting functions, such as accounts payable and general accounting, as needed