Hospitality Accounting Manager - Payroll & Close Lead

Hyatt Hotels; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Hotel discounts

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Rose Hotel, operated by Janko Hospitality, seeks an Accounting Manager to oversee daily hotel accounting operations, payroll, and financial reporting. You will ensure GL accuracy, maintain strong internal controls, and collaborate with hotel leadership and Corporate Finance to meet financial objectives.

The role requires a solid background in hospitality accounting, at least two years of relevant experience, and a bachelor’s or associate degree in accounting/finance.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in hotel or hospitality accounting.
• Experience managing payroll, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to analyze financial data and identify discrepancies; propose solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word; hospitality payroll systems preferred.
• Minimum of two years in accounting/payroll/financial administration; hospitality experience preferred.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/HR or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations: AP, AR, payroll, GL accuracy.
• Process bi-weekly payroll, adjustments, and departmental transfers per policy.
• Manage invoice review, coding, and payments; resolve vendor discrepancies.
• Lead month-end close: journal entries, reconciliations, departmental reviews.
• Prepare weekly/monthly financial reports for Corporate.
• Maintain cash controls: deposits, house banks, safes, checkbook.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audits, licenses, regulatory requirements.
• Partner with hotel leadership, Corporate Finance, and HR to support objectives.

Skills

Payroll

AP/AR

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Associate's degree acceptable

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

The Rose Hotel, operated by Janko Hospitality, seeks an Accounting Manager to oversee daily hotel accounting operations, payroll, and financial reporting. You will ensure GL accuracy, maintain strong internal controls, and collaborate with hotel leadership and Corporate Finance to meet financial objectives.

The role requires a solid background in hospitality accounting, at least two years of relevant experience, and a bachelor’s or associate degree in accounting/finance.