Staff Accountant

WELCOME TO SWISSÔTEL CHICAGO
Swissôtel Chicago is a luxury 4 diamond hotel with 662 rooms and suites located in the heart of downtown Chicago. Inspired by our brand pillar, Vitality, our Swissôtel Chicago family is united by a common vision to re-engage, re-inspire and re-vitalize our commitment to delivering quality service, building quality relationships and living quality lives.

At Swissôtel Chicago, we put the emphasis on our people. We are extremely proud of our Vitality initiatives and offer a variety of wellness programs for our Colleagues, who – in turn – aspire to bring quality of life into our guests’ lives. Our goal is to provide a motivating and rewarding environment that attracts talented individuals who wish to develop their careers within a culture that values creativity and innovation in order to execute winning results aligned with our Vitality vision. Through our initiatives and Vitality culture, we have been named a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune for 8 years in a row!

Be Bold, Be Inspired, Be You.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Staff Accountant – Temporary Contract – 3 months

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
You are a self-starter who is organized, detail oriented, an excellent communicator, and creative. When combined with your strong interpersonal and analytical skills, your passion for numbers, strategy, and people shines through.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, this temporary contract role will be responsible for month-end and preparing for the annual audit. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks:

• Assist in compiling and preparing for the annual audit.
• Assist in the preparation of
  • Financial operation statements and reports in accordance with Corporate Policy/Procedure
  • Journal Entries and month-end functions
• Maintain system accounts and controls, providing accurate data necessary for all required accounting reports and statements
• Actively involved in ensuring clean internal and external audit reports
• Oversee and manage income audit with support of the Director of Finance.
• Participate in the inventory process
• Participate in the banking and credit card processes, payments, and reconciliations
• Follow all safety policies and maintain a safe work environment
• Adhere to all hotel systems and internal controls.
• Follow departmental policies and procedures.
• Any other tasks that may be assigned