Accounts Payable

Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis; Foote Homes (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis is seeking an experienced accountant to manage daily financial operations at our bustling hotel. The role covers AP/AR, payroll review, month-end close, reporting, audits, and strong internal controls within a fast-paced hospitality setting.

You will ensure GAAP compliance, accurate financial statements, and effective cooperation with hotel departments to support budgeting and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with accounting software and general ledger systems.
• Strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and accurate in all work.
• Solid understanding of GAAP principles.
• Experience in a fast-paced hotel environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record and balance daily revenues from front office, food & beverage, and other departments; roll the date after auditing transactions.
• Process invoices, manage vendor payments, track guest billing, follow up on late payments, and reconcile aging reports.
• Prepare and post journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and assist in preparing financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet).
• Prepare reports, analyze accounts, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support budgeting and forecasting.
• Assist with internal/external audits, provide documentation, and ensure adherence to financial regulations and hotel policies.
• Review payroll entries by department to insure proper posting.
• Implement and maintain internal financial controls and procedures.

Skills

Accounting software & GL systems

Excel

Detail-oriented

GAAP

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Operations: Record and balance daily revenues from front office, food & beverage, and other departments; roll the date after auditing transactions.
• Accounts Payable/Receivable (A/P & A/R): Process invoices, manage vendor payments, track guest billing, follow up on late payments, and reconcile aging reports.
• Month-End Close: Prepare and post journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and assist in preparing financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet).
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare reports, analyze accounts, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support budgeting and forecasting.
• Audits & Compliance: Assist with internal/external audits, provide documentation, and ensure adherence to financial regulations and hotel policies.
• Payroll: Review payroll entries by department to insure proper posting.
• Internal Controls: Implement and maintain internal financial controls and procedures.

Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in accounting software and general ledger systems.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and accurate.
• Understanding of accounting principles (GAAP).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding hotel environment.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance often preferred.