Accountant

Our urban oasis, situated at the corner of Hollywood and Highland, is your perfect base for moving and shaking, tinseltown-style. Loews Hollywood Hotel offers you movie-star magic and modern upscale amenities. Welcome to Style and Stature in the Hollywood Hills.

Who We Are: Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. Together, our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations.

Growth and belonging start here; you’ll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every role—from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT—offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.

Creating a Team Member experience where you belong no matter what age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you is a daily focus for us.

What We Offer

• Competitive health & wellness benefits, 401(k) & company match

• Paid Sick Days, Vacation, and Holidays, Paid Bereavement, Paid Pet Bereavement

• Training & Development opportunities, career growth

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Pet Insurance

• Team Member Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks and more

Loews Hollywood Hotel is seeking a dedicated Accountant who embodies a passion for excellence and brings enthusiasm and a service-driven mindset to every aspect of the role.

The Accountant performs day-to-day accounting activities, reporting and issue resolution between hotel and third-party representatives. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance, this position is responsible for preparing, reconciling, and analyzing financial reports and transactions, as appropriate. This position ensures that operations comply with all internal control procedures. The position will partner with Human Resources, Finance Teams, Operations Teams to ensure compliance with negotiated agreements. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Process weekly Payroll
• Audit, reconcile, and process tips, service charges, union dues, benefits reports, hours worked and paid reports
• Review and validate payroll reports and registers for accuracy
• Prepare, maintain, audit, and distribute statistical, financial, accounting, auditing, or payroll reports and tables
• Maintain files and distribute information to shared services and vendors
• Work with Finance, HR and hotel departments to ensure agreements with third parties are followed and executed
• Support department managers with labor standards, payroll, and other requests
• Perform ad hoc accounting tasks to support Finance and Operations teams
• Assist in the completion of computerized receiving reports and transmission of receiving documentation to appropriate parties
• Assist Finance Management with maintaining the effectiveness of internal controls to safeguard the assets and resources of the hotel.
• Assist in the performance of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements
• Prepare accounting journal entries
• Assist with month-end close tasks
• Assist in the completion of special projects and initiatives assigned by Finance management
• Maintain accurate records to comply with federal, state and local laws
• Obtain data and information necessary to assist in responding to inquiries
• Answer incoming phone calls, directs calls to appropriate department as necessary
• Regular attendance in conformance with standards
• May be required to work varying schedules to reflect business needs of the hotel
• Required to attend all assigned training sessions and meetings

Supportive Functions and Responsibilities

• Notify appropriate individual promptly and fully of all problems and/or unusual matters of significance
• Promote and apply teamwork skill at all times
• Maintain a courteous, friendly, and helpful attitude at all times when interacting with guests, management, and team members, ensuring a positive and professional environment
• Maintain cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
• Execute emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
• Comply with required safety regulations and procedures
• Comply with hotel standards, policies, and rules
• Remain current with hotel information and changes
• Comply with hotel uniform and grooming standards
• Ability to make decisions on imperfect information
• Action-oriented mindset
• Decisiveness
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to work independently in a time sensitive environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality is mandatory
• Ability to communicate clearly, timely, and accurately
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to communicate and organize work under pressure
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new computer applications
• Proficient in Windows, Excel, and PowerPoint software applications
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot, VLOOKUP and other) required
• Ability to build and maintain Excel reports using advanced formulas
• Ability to prepare accounting journal entries
• Ability to work with complex agreements
• Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays (must be available to work on Sunday)

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Education and Experience

• Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality, or other business-related field of study required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred
• General knowledge of mathematics and accounting principles required
• 2-3 years accounting experience required
• Hospitality accounting experience preferred
• Hotel Payroll experience preferred
• Hotel Income Audit experience preferred