Hyatt · 1 day ago
Senior Accountant - Compensation
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$78K/yr - $102K/yr
3+ years expHyatt is a leading hospitality company looking for a passionate Senior Accountant to join their Compensation Accounting Team. In this role, you will collaborate with various teams to ensure quality accounting practices and support the development of Staff Accountants while enhancing internal controls and streamlining processes.
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Responsibilities
Preparation of monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and analytics over significant account balances, including incentive compensation and stock-based compensation
Assist in optimizing accounting procedures and special projects, as required
Field and resolve inquiries from management, other departments within Hyatt, and external auditors
Contribute to compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, including documentation of process areas and testing of key controls
Provide financial support to HR Compensation, Benefits, and Payroll teams
Review quarterly schedules for external reporting
Demonstrate commitment to Hyatt's core values
Qualification
Required
3-5 years of experience in corporate accounting, public accounting, or other equivalent role
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or other related field
Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Office
Preferred
Master's degree in accounting, finance, or business
Certified Public Accountant
Supervisory responsibilities or other experience that requires ensuring the quality of work delivered by others
Financial ERP Systems (Oracle, Hyperion)
Benefits
Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
Flexible work schedule
Work-life benefits including wellbeing initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and a discount at the on-site fitness center
A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption
Paid Time Off
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K with company match
Company
Hyatt
Hyatt is a global hospitality company with widely recognized, industry leading brands and a tradition of innovation.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.45B2025-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2025-03-17Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2024-11-18Post Ipo Debt· $150M
Leadership Team
Mark Hoplamazian
President & CEO
Peter Sears
SVP Operations- North America
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