The Laylow, Autograph Collection Hotel is a secluded oasis in the heart of Waikiki, where mid-century modern design meets the warmth of Hawaiian hospitality. Thoughtfully curated and effortlessly stylish, it offers a lush, tropical escape that blends nostalgia with contemporary comfort. With top-quality service, vibrant social spaces, and a laid-back island spirit, The Laylow invites travelers, creatives, and adventurers to relax, connect, and experience a distinctive take on Hawaiian charm.
We are searching for curious self-starters with a genuine interest in people. These hard-working individuals have always had a natural bend toward hospitality, no matter where they worked, because they’ve always seen themselves as part of something bigger.
This individual loves numbers and is quick to problem solve. Their primary role is to maintain accurate accounting records, supporting operations, track expenses and assist with budgeting and forecasting. We are seeking someone with a strong analytical mind and an ability to collaborate with various stakeholders to drive financial performance and operational efficiency.
Requested Tasks:
- Support and help drive a timely and accurate month-end close process
- Prepare and post all month end entries necessary to complete close in the allowed time
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and follow up on outstanding reconciling items
- Complete daily and weekly financial balancing to ensure financial accuracy and integrity
- Review income audit reports and assist in researching and resolving discrepancies
- Support hotel department heads with financial questions, reporting needs, and expense review
- Help lead and coordinate the day-to-day work of the accounting staff
- Assist with monthly financial statement review alongside the Director of Finance
- Process invoices in accordance with company policy
- Reconcile vendor statements and assist with accounts payable follow-up
- Maintain organized accounting records and support operational and financial reporting needs
Requested Capabilities:
- Prior hotel or Hospitality accounting experience required
- Previous experience in an Assistance Accounting Manager or similar accounting leadership role preferred.
- Strong understanding of month-end close and balance sheet reconciliation processes
- Experience with daily revenue balancing, weekly financial review, and income audit support
- Ability to lead accounting staff and work effectively across departments
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
- Strong communication skills with the ability to support both accounting and operations teams
Makeready LLC and its affiliated entities are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member as their true independent self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.
Skills Required
- Prior hotel or hospitality accounting experience
- Strong understanding of month-end close and balance sheet reconciliation processes
- Experience with daily revenue balancing, weekly financial review, and income audit support
- Ability to lead accounting staff and collaborate across departments
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
- Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel
- Strong communication skills supporting accounting and operations teams
- Previous experience as an Assistant Accounting Manager or similar accounting leadership role
What We Do
Makeready is a place maker, a company specializing in branding, design, & operations of hotels, restaurants, retail, & other experiential platforms. At its core, hospitality is about sharing. It is the act of opening one’s doors, asking others to come in, and showing them kindness and respect. We believe that our preparation gives us the opportunity to make a difference in a guest’s stay. Through careful preparation we lay the groundwork for a guest’s experience, and in dedication to thoughtful execution we strive to bring it home. We are committed to creating unique experiences where all feel welcome, cared for, and ultimately valued. Because in this we have the greatest opportunity to have a positive impact on the world around us—starting with the person in front of us.
