Property Accountant - Hyatt House / Hyatt Place

Property Accountant (Salaried/Exempt)

Location: Hyatt House Seattle Downtown | Hyatt Place Seattle Downtown | Seattle, WA

Salary: $80,168.40 annually | Incentive: Eligible for quarterly incentive plan

Schedule: Full-time | Monday–Friday (flexibility as needed to meet business demands)

Status: Exempt (Salaried; not eligible for overtime)

Position Overview

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is seeking a highly detail-oriented Property Accountant to support the financial operations of Hyatt House Seattle Downtown and Hyatt Place Seattle Downtown.

The Property Accountant delivers high-quality, professional accounting support that drives accurate financial reporting and operational success. This role blends hands-on accounting expertise with analytical insight, requiring the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and make informed recommendations that support business decisions.

Success in this role comes from the ability to navigate multiple priorities, solve complex accounting issues, and ensure financial information is both accurate and compliant with company standards and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Working closely with hotel leadership and cross-functional teams, the Property Accountant helps strengthen internal controls, support audit readiness, and contribute to overall financial performance. A high level of accountability, discretion, and attention to detail is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and reconcile general ledger accounts, bank statements, and financial transactions
• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Record and review journal entries, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to accounting standards
• Lead and support month-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting preparation
• Investigate variances and discrepancies and recommend corrective actions
• Review and support cash controls, deposits, and audit readiness
• Maintain accurate and well-organized financial records in accordance with company policy and regulatory standards
• Assist in budget preparation, forecasting, and financial performance tracking
• Analyze financial data to support operational and strategic decision-making
• Serve as a resource for internal financial inquiries, providing timely and accurate information
• Monitor vendor accounts, reconcile statements, and resolve discrepancies
• Oversee weekly disbursement processes, including high-volume check runs and electronic payments
• Verify group billing, credit authorization, and respond to chargebacks as needed
• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure alignment between financial reporting and business activities

Additional Duties

• Participate in process improvements and efficiency initiatives within the accounting function
• Support internal controls, compliance audits, and company financial policies
• Assist with special projects, analysis, and reporting as assigned
• Maintain effective cross-functional relationships and communication

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of accounting, finance, or related experience (hospitality experience strongly preferred)
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and reconciliations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Ability to analyze financial data and exercise sound professional judgment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with integrity

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hotel accounting systems (e.g., M3, ProfitSword)
• Familiarity with hotel PMS/POS systems (e.g., PeP, OnQ, Marsha)
• Knowledge of Hyatt or other major brand accounting practices
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• On-site position
• Primarily office-based role
• Regular use of computer and standard office equipment
• Ability to sit for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds

Amazing Benefits at a Glance

• Free Employee parking available
• Eligible for quarterly incentive plan
• Employer paid Orca card after 30 days
• Insurance: Medical, dental, vision insurance available for full-time employees and their family; Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance; Supplemental Life Insurance; and Flexible Savings Account
• Retirement: After 6 months of employment, employees are eligible to enroll for 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Paid Time Off: Vacation Time - 80 hours on your first 3 years of service; Sick Time – 1 hour accrued per 30 hours worked
• Paid Holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day
• Other benefits: Dailypay- same day pay up to 80% of your daily earnings
• Career Growth Opportunities/ Manager Training Program
• Reduced Room Rates throughout the portfolio
• Third Party Perks (Movie Tickets, Attractions, Other)
• Hyatt Team Member Travel Program (Book Hyatt hotels worldwide starting at $89!)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Hotel Equities is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, disability, religion, creed, age, sex, caste, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, political ideology, veteran or military status, genetic information, or other classifications protected by law.

Hotel Equities participates in E-Verify, the federal program for electronic verification of employment eligibility.

All candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment background check.

Please note that this job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all functions that a Property Accountant may be asked to perform.