Accounting Clerk - Pendry Chicago

Hotel Accounting Clerk

Imagine turning your passion and talent into a fulfilling career. Imagine a beautiful workplace where you can learn, grow, and have fun. At Pendry Chicago, we know our success is all because of you. Here, you're not just an associate but a passionate creator of authentic, personalized experiences. You'll feel empowered to think creatively, discover career growth opportunities, and have fun while crafting lasting, cherished moments for our guests. Working at Pendry Chicago is more than a job; it's a way of life. Don't just imagine the possibilityjoin us.

The Hotel Accounting Clerk supports all functions of the Accounting Department, including Income Audit, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Financial Reporting. This role focuses on processing, validating, and analyzing financial data, maintaining accurate records, preparing reports, and supporting the timely completion of accounting and reporting activities.

Your Journey

• Assist with daily income audit activities, including verifying and reconciling hotel revenues.
• Support Accounts Receivable functions, including invoicing, collections, and account reconciliation.
• Support Accounts Payable processes, including invoice verification, coding, and payment processing.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and accounting documentation.
• Prepare journal entries and support General Ledger accounting activities.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Review and reconcile cash, credit card, and other payment transactions.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and accounting standards.
• Respond to inquiries from guests, vendors, and internal departments regarding accounting matters.
• Compile, organize, and process financial and operational data from multiple hotel departments to ensure accurate accounting records.
• Prepare and maintain accounting schedules, supporting workpapers, and reconciliation files.
• Extract data from Property Management Systems (PMS), Point-of-Sale (POS), and accounting systems for reporting and analysis.
• Support budget preparation by collecting and compiling historical financial data.
• Perform data entry and data validation to ensure the integrity of financial information.
• Create and maintain Excel worksheets, pivot tables, and reconciliations to support accounting operations.
• Prepare supporting schedules and analytical reports for monthly financial statements.
• Provide general administrative support to the Finance and Accounting team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance

About You

• Can deal with guest and employee concerns in a friendly and positive manner.
• Has knowledge of accounting operations to include all aspects of revenue accounting.
• Can operate a 10-key calculator by touch.
• Can accurately make change and prepare the daily hotel deposit.
• Can read, write and speak English to communicate effectively with fellow employees and guests.
• Strong computer and data safety management skills

Must Haves

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment with excellent communication skills
• One to two years of experience in hotel accounting
• Luxury hotel experience, a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, a plus

You Will Enjoy

• Free meals
• Ongoing community outreach events
• Hotel discounts
• Associates' events throughout the year
• Healthcare benefits
• 401k retirement plan with company matching

Physical Requirements

• Walking and standing on occasion
• Frequent sitting, occasional bending and squatting
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds for articles such as dockets, ledgers, files, and small tools.
• Considerable repetitive motion of hands and wrists as it relates to the use of office machines and computer keyboards
• Requires dexterity of hands and fingers as it relates to the use of office machines such as 10 key and computer

At Pendry Chicago, we want every guest and every associate to feel that they belong. To be seen, to be recognized, and to feel our gratitude. In the United States, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer veterans/disability. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Job applicants with disabilities who need assistance or an accommodation in order to apply for a position (or their representative) should contact the People department directly at your preferred location.

The pay range for Accounting Clerk is $26.00 - $29.50 hourly. The pay scale is the base hourly range, exclusive of incentive pay such as commissions, piece rates, gratuities, and the like, that Pendry reasonably expects to pay for the position.

We offer an excellent benefits package for this role, which includes: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401[k] retirement plan with company matching, Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options, Paid Time Off (Sick Time and Vacation Time), Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and hotel discounts.

In the United States we are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.