Payroll Accountant

Opportunity: Payroll Accountant

The position of Payroll Accountant is to be a liaison between the Payroll and Finance departments, to ensure all payroll and benefit general ledger accounts are reconciled and balanced. The position will partner internally with Payroll, Finance and People Support departments. The Payroll Accountant will also partner externally with field operations management. The position reports to the Manager of Payroll and Accounting.

Your Growth Path

Payroll Accountant – Senior Accountant – Regional Accounting Manager/Manager of Payroll and Accounting

Your Focus

• Prepare and post payroll related journal entries to the general ledger.
• Responsible for monthly/quarterly maintenance and analysis of HHM’s corporate payroll balance sheet accounts.
• Assists with the preparation of corporate and managed properties’ annual budget process.
• Reconcile payroll G/L accounts across HHM’s managed portfolio.
• Coordinates monthly, quarterly, and year end entries to ensure Payroll and Finance deadlines are met.
• Actively involved with the month end close process.
• Keep abreast on payroll changes impacting the financial aspect of HHM’s managed properties, and communicate timely.
• Performs analysis of payroll and tax data, running standard reports and creating ad hoc reports as necessary.
• Assists with various quarterly and annual audits, working with both internal and external auditors to ensure compliance.
• Provide support to the regional property accounting teams through preparation of analysis and/or reporting and response to inquiries regarding the payroll and benefit activity within the general ledgers of the properties under management.
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.
• Handle confidential information appropriately.

Your Background and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Ability to extract, manipulate, and merge data from multiple databases.
• Advanced skills in Excel or Access is preferred.
• History of financial report writing and analysis of P&L statements a plus.
• Commitment and engagement through high level of work ethic.
• Focus on internal and external customer interests.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent analytical ability.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem solving skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability.

HHM Hotels Benefits and Perks

• Hybrid work schedule
• Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Company Match
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Travel Discounts
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Program

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working extended hours and weekends.
• Required to perform physical activity to include lifting up to 75 lbs, working from a step ladder and must be able to sit for long periods of time.
• Position includes regulartravelto managed properties throughout the United States.

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