Staff Accountant (On-Site)

Thompson Hotels; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare plans

401(k) plan

College Saving Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Thompson Austin, a Thompson Hotels property, is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead the AP function for Hyatt hotels in a multi-use building. You will process invoices, support purchasing/receiving, and assist the finance team to ensure accurate accounting and efficient operations.

You will collaborate with the Area Director of Finance and Assistant Director of Finance, driving accuracy, process improvements, and timely payments while delivering exceptional service to guests and

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance and/or Hospitality preferred but not required.
• 1 year or more of accounting experience, preferably in a hotel.
• Prior experience with Birchstreet, Oracle and/or Markview preferred.
• Must be an advanced user of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reconciles and balances Purchasing Card and Travel and Entertainment, working with card holders to ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Receive invoices and match with POs/receiving slips; verify pricing and totals.
• Assist Finance with year-end audit processes.
• Be point of contact for vendor discrepancies.
• Coordinate digital approvals for non-PO invoices with managers.
• Maintain organized AP files and reconcile monthly statements.
• Collaborate with Receiving on guest package handling and Birchstreet entries.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Accounting

Communication

Teamwork

Hospitality knowledge

Education

Accounting degree

Hospitality-focused coursework

Tools

Birchstreet

Oracle

Markview

Job description

Organization- Thompson Austin - 5th and Brazos

Summary

Description - External

The Role

The Accounts Payable Supervisor will join a team responsible for part of the accounting processes of two Hyatt Hotels within a multi-use building. Primary responsibilities of this position will be accounts payable, support of the purchasing/receiving functions and other miscellaneous tasks as assigned. They will work in unison with the Area Director of Finance and the Assistant Director of Finance.

By joining the team, you will be working within a very supportive and dynamic role to ensure that the department provides the upmost accuracy of accounting and analysis, while thriving to improve on efficiency and processes and meeting guest and owner expectations.

Here at Thompson & tommie Austin, accounting offers unique financial and operational challenges that offer opportunities for growth as an accountant who understands the business.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Receives all invoices, matches invoices with purchase orders and receiving slips, when necessary. Verifies pricing, extensions, and additions on all invoices.
• Assist Finance Team with completing the year-end audit process.
• Point person for any discrepancies with vendors.
• Follow up with Managers/Department Heads to receive digital approval for all Non-PO invoices.
• Maintains files for paid and unpaid invoices, in accordance with Hyatt’s Record Retention Policies.
• Balances supplier’s monthly statements to the hotel accounts payable records.
• Maintains adequate up-to-date files for accounts payable records including but not limited to invoices, credit memos, purchase card receipts and shipping receipts.
• Works in conjunction with Receiving Clerk on guest package receiving and storage, and entries in Birchstreet.

The Hotels

When you stay at a Thompson Hotel, you are welcome as a resident. With intuitive service, each guest is provided a tailored experience, enhancing their personal travel journey and bridging connections to the local perspective. Thompson's unique hotels are timeless destinations, creating distinctive experiences that transform your day, your trip, or even your life. Thompson Austin offers 212 luxury guestrooms and Suites plus 17 residences along with a 10,000 square foot wellness center, 3 restaurant + bar concepts, an expansive pool deck, and private cabanas, and over 10,000 square feet of flexible and traditional event space.

The 193-king room tommie Austin is built for the spirited adventurer. Guest will be encouraged to explore Austin’s unparalleled offerings and in every square foot, tommie is an opportunity to meet and be inspired. Where art and atmosphere seep in from the surrounding neighborhood, and collaborations seep back out. tommie will feature a bespoke coffee and wine shop and allow guests to be the master of their own stay while still offering warm and authentic service.

Both hotels are anchored on the ground floor by our cantina-themed restaurant, Arriba Abajo, a 13,000 sq ft. indoor and outdoor oasis as well as The Diner Bar + The Grey Market, a street-side concept serving daily fare for locals, residents, and guests alike and helmed by award-winning Chef Mashama Bailey. This mixed-use project will also feature a residential tower – Sienna – and 10,000 square feet of retail space and a 7,000 sq. ft. state of the art fitness center and simulator room, appropriately named the “T” Box.

The Benefits & Perks

We have you covered with an awesome rewards package! Health and welfare plans? We have a range of choices for you and your eligible dependents. Financial wellbeing? Got it! Opt into our 401(k) plan, College Saving Plan, or Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Oh, and we don’t want to leave out our lifestyle benefits! Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave, paid Family Bonding Time, Adoption Assistance, discounted and complimentary rooms at Hyatt locations across the globe, free colleague meals during shifts, well-being & educational assistance, and many more!

Qualifications

Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance and/or Hospitality preferred but not required.

1 year or more of accounting experience, preferably in a hotel.

Prior experience with Birchstreet, Oracle and/or Markview preferred.

Must be an advanced user of Microsoft Excel.

Must possess the following strengths: Effective communicator, team player, goal driven, willingness to provide exceptional customer service.

Reconciles and balances Purchasing Card and Travel and Entertainment, working with card holders to ensure compliance of purchases and receipts in US Bank Portal

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it’s career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

This is not your typical career opportunity. This is the Hyatt Touch.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.