Accounting Clerk in MELBOURNE, Australia

Description:

About Hyatt House South Melbourne

At Hyatt, care connects us. We believe in the power of belonging – of making people feel at home no matter where they are in the world. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences and jobs into careers.

Hyatt House hotels make guests feel genuinely at home with an elevated, spacious and perfectly self-sufficient experience. Hyatt House South Melbourne is part of the mixed-use Oasis Residences, a luxurious and elegant urban sanctuary designed by the renowned Hayball architects. Opening in 2025 with 97 rooms and a mix of den, studio and 1 bedroom suites, Hyatt House South Melbourne will offer living accommodations for longer stays designed to provide guests with all the comforts of home.

Accounting Clerk at Hyatt House South Melbourne

An exciting pre-opening opportunity exists for an Accounting Clerk to join our team at Hyatt House South Melbourne. This role offers the unique chance to be part of launching the Hyatt House brand in Australia, with the hotel scheduled to open at the beginning of 2025. As the Accounts Clerk, you will be responsible for General Cashiering / Accounts Payable duties. Working in a small team, you will support the Hotel Accountant in ensuring the day to day operations as well as supporting the team to achieve our purpose.

Qualifications:

• Help setting up processes during preopening phase

• Independently Monitor and control the Accounts Payable process

• Assist in distributing Invoices to the appropriate approver within the document system

• Assist to review, verify, code the invoice to the correct COA and ensure to meet all payment deadlines in compliance with hotel’s policies and procedures.

• Assist with month end closing tasks related to accounts payables.

• Working cohesively with offshore Shared Service Centre to ensure accuracy & efficiency of the finance functions.

• Counting and checking all funds remitted by all hotel cashiers

• Preparing and coordinating periodic banking to maintain a good cash flow

• Issue and return of all cashiers floats

Your background:

To be successful in this role you will require the following attributes:

• Completed or currently studying Bachelor of Commerce / Accounting

• Previous work experience in a similar position will be of advantage

• A strong attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills

• The ability to work well under pressure

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Effective time management skills to achieve set deadlines

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential

Benefits:

Hyatt House employees enjoy, but are not limited to;

• In house training programs and initiatives

• Flexible work attire – no stuffy suits!

• Flexible hours and location – work from anywhere

• Discounted dining in our H Bar & Market

• Complimentary hot beverages daily

• Discounted staff parking $12 per day

• Discounted and complimentary accommodation across Hyatt Hotels worldwide

• Complimentary laundry for work related items

Our values of Empathy, Wellbeing, Experimentation, Inclusion, Integrity and Respect are at the core of what we do. Our family atmosphere is what keeps our associates highly engaged. To get a peek of how our colleagues experience the brand, check out #InAHyattWorld or #WorldofHyatt

Primary Location: AU-VI-Melbourne

Organization: Hyatt House South Melbourne

Job Level: Full-time

Job: Accounting

Req ID: MEL003141

Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.