Our Hotel:

Since 1987, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park has been a beacon of luxury hospitality in the heart of the Windy City, consistently creating unforgettable experiences for our guests.

Our hotel boasts 686 spacious guestrooms and suites, including 83 newly renovated Fairmont Gold accommodations, complete with an exclusive lounge. Beyond our guestrooms, we feature over 60,000 square feet of versatile meeting and event space. Here, our incredible events, banquets, culinary teams orchestrate everything from major conferences and corporate events to elegant galas and milestone celebrations. Our culinary outlets are equally impressive, highlighted by our signature restaurant, Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval, which offers vibrant Latin cuisine, complemented by our classic day-to-night Lobby Bar.

Our Mission and Values:

At Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, our mission is to create unparalleled luxury experiences, perfectly balancing the serenity of Chicago’s iconic parks with the city’s vibrant pulse. We believe in the power of connection—between people, place, and purpose. Our core values of authenticity, inclusivity, integrity, and respect guide us daily, fostering a welcoming environment where every team member and guest feels seen, valued, and inspired.

We connect our guests to the true spirit of Chicago through genuine care, thoughtful hospitality, and refined comfort, providing an elevated escape. This commitment extends to our employees, as we are dedicated to building rewarding careers and fostering professional growth within our community.

Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park is a Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Accor property.

About the Application Process:

At Fairmont, we want to bring out your highest potential. Shortly after applying, you will receive an email from our partner AssessFirst prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for the daily Income Audit function and supporting the hotel’s accounting operations by ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records. This role performs daily revenue and cash reconciliations, verifies the accuracy of hotel transactions, prepares account reconciliations, assists with month-end close, and supports financial reporting and analysis. The Staff Accountant partners closely with operational departments and the Finance team to ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements.

Reporting to the Assistant Director Finance & Business Support, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Deliver professional, friendly, and engaging service while supporting the Finance team and hotel operations.
• Execute daily accounting activities to ensure efficient and accurate financial operations.
• Prepare and reconcile monthly balance sheet accounts and investigate reconciling items.
• Prepare and post month-end journal entries and assist with the monthly financial close process.
• Process, verify, code, and reconcile vendor invoices for payment.
• Reconcile and submit travel agency commissions for payment.
• Audit banquet revenues, gratuities, and other revenue transactions.
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