Staff Accountant

Thehotelatavalon; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs

401(k) with matching funds

Hotel room discount program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

HEI Hotels and Resorts seeks a Staff Accountant to assist the Controller in directing financial activities for Hyatt Regency Jersey City. You’ll safeguard assets and prepare GAAP-based reports, with duties spanning night audit, city ledger reconciliation, and accounts payable processing.

The role requires strong organizational skills, accuracy, and experience in accounting within a hotel or similar environment. Beneficial are hotel industry familiarity and solid PC/calculator proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred.
• Accounting and hotel experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to compile facts and figures.
• Ability to operate personal computer and calculator.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in nightly audit processes and receivables tasks.
• Post and reconcile city ledger payments; bill city ledger accounts.
• Reconcile credit card backups and process card payments.
• Set up new vendor accounts and maintain PO logs.
• Process approved invoices for payment and track approvals.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and maintain organized files.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data compilation

Numerical ability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Job description

## Staff AccountantApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Hyatt Regency Jersey City - Jersey City, NJtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: August 17, 2026 (28 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR117299**About Us**The Hyatt Regency on the Hudson located in downtown Jersey City sits on a beautiful pier overlooking the New York City Skyline. Our hotel is one of the oldest in the area and has great guest stories and experiences to share. We are located in the business district of Jersey City; home to residents and many businesses. Hop on the Hudson Bergen Light Rail located 1 block away for a quick trip to our local Newport Center Mall, home of a variety of Brand Name Stores such as JC Penny, Macys and Kohls, AMC Movie Theatre and a huge selection of food court attractions. Come and be part of our team, at the Hyatt Regency we embrace our associates with the help of our company culture, HEI Loves. With HEI Loves we offer amazing benefits to our team and they get better and better each year. HEI appreciates and supports our individuality and once you join our team; you become apart of our family and we become apart of yours.Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.**Compensation**Salary Range: $25.00 - $27.00 Hourly### Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No### Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No**Overview**Assist Controller in directing the financial activities of the hotel, safeguarding the assets, and preparing all financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and HEI Hotels and Resorts Standards.### **Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** Sort and verify accuracy of Night Audit work (primarily receivables aspect), i.e. including reconciliation of banquet check extensions, coding of banquets at cost, review and route sales and promotion checks with back-up. Record department administration phone calls and inform Controller of any potential concern.* Post city ledger payments in property management system, reconcile and bill all city ledger accounts. Perform follow-up billing and credit collection documentation and inform Controller of any potential uncollectible accounts.* Reconcile credit card back-up to General Cashier Summary and inform Controller of any discrepancies. Bill out credit cards (AMEX, DINERS, etc.). Maintain accurate and legible logs for all credit cards.* Set up new accounts in accordance with established credit policy.* Assist in reconciling open account status items.* Input General Cashier Summary and maintain binder.* File and distribute credit card cancellations, bulletins and credit warnings. Process and follow-up on all returned checks accepted as cash payment. Record General Ledger and City Ledger reconciliations.* Verify that purchasing procedures are followed, i.e.: purchase order price compared to invoice price, purchase order quantity compared to invoice quantity, ensure that the purchase order number is valid. Maintain an accurate, up to date Purchase Order Log.* Route invoices with purchase order attached to department heads and Executive Committee members for approval. Ensure account coding is accurate and all invoices are being returned on a timely basis.* Process all approved invoices for payment, ensure all appropriate signatures and back-up attached.* Pay all hotel invoices in a timely manner ensuring accuracy of amount paid, account coding, invoice extension and that all discounts are taken.* Handle all vendor inquiries and reconcile vendor statements.* Maintain open invoices file, paid invoices file and voided check file in an organized and up-to-date manner.* Interface checks and submit a log of all manual checks to the Controller.* Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.* Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.**Qualifications and Skills*** Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred.* Accounting and Hotel experience preferred.* Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.* Ability to compile facts and figures.* Ability to operate personal computer and calculator.* Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.## **Benefits**HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.### HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.