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Staff Accountant

at HEI Hotels and Resorts in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

About Us

Imagine yourself in 1930’s Chicago. Chicago celebrated its centennial by hosting the world’s fair in 1933. The speakeasies and gangsters were thriving. It was a distinguished time in Chicago’s history. The Gwen has a glorious past and an even more glorious future. Rooted in the history and heritage of downtown Chicago in the 1930’s, the Gwen serves as a city emblem of this golden era and yet is poised to bring luxury to a future generation of worldly travelers. This unmistakable inspiration comes to life with our historic façade, famously created by sculptress Gwen Lux in 1928. A female artisan making a mark in a predominantly 1930’s, male design city depicts and exciting atmosphere of change. The building has been home to many stories in an illustrious past.Health, dental and vision are just a start. We offer unlimited career potential, top of the line training, free lunch, Ventra Transit Benefit and we also provide your uniforms. Now we’re inviting you to re-create the Gwen experience. Let it be a canvas for your own personal stories.Don’t meet every single requirement of this job? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. 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.

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.

Responsibilities

+ Processes payroll for all hotel team members. Reviews accuracy of payroll, deductions and reports all discrepancies to supervisor.

+ Prepares payroll reports, conducts annual record retention procedures, assist in processing quarterly, year-end closings.

+ Process tips and gratuities.

+ Enters requests for vacation, personal days, sick days, etc. ensuring the proper document are provided for accuracy and consistent practices.

+ Sorts and verifies accuracy of Night Audit work, i.e. including reconciliation of banquet checks extensions, coding banquets at cost, review and route sales and promotion checks with back up.

+ Responsible for full cycle Income Audit of all hotel income on a daily basis via Income Journal.

+ 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

+ 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.

Work today, get paid today! We proudly partner with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows our associates access to their earnings when they want them.

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.

Job LocationsUS-IL-Chicago

Posted Date6 days ago(7/9/2024 3:21 PM)

Requisition ID2024-49498

CategoryAccounting/Finance

Position TypeRegular Full-Time

FLSA StatusNon-Exempt

Location NameThe Gwen

MinUSD $28.00/Hr.

MaxUSD $28.00/Hr.

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Job Posting: JC262422060

Posted On: Jul 11, 2024

Updated On: Jul 17, 2024

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