CapEx Accounting Trainee – Louisville, KY

Training Duration: 18 months
Hours: 32-40 hours per week
Compensation: $22.00 per hour
Housing: 2-week temporary stay upon arrival

Host Company Description:

Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, the host is a leading third-party management company with deep, multi-generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. Their team consists of diverse and innovative hoteliers and restauranteurs operating more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries. The host’s portfolio includes a wide array of reputable brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and Hyatt as well as many unique, independent, boutique, and lifestyle properties and restaurants.

Position Description:

• Monthly reporting to ownership of fixed assets for 150+ hotel properties
• Track Capex projects/spending for budgeted & emergency requests
• Close-out 100% fulfilled purchase orders in the accounting system (Dynamics)
• Train closely with other Capex team members regarding capitalization policy, pitching in with daily requests, and day-to-day questions.
• Prepare/Review and post “expense” to “fixed asset” – reclass journal entries
• Reconcile “construction-in-progress” accounts and reclass the amount to the correct fixed asset account once the project is complete
• Review, assess for appropriateness, and process requests for Capital Expenditures from 150+ hotel properties.
• Serve as primary liaison between properties and corporate leadership on capital spending matters. 

Applicant Qualifications:

• To apply for the Trainee program, applicants must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting and have at least 1 year of professional work experience in the accounting field, OR be career professionals with 5 or more years of professional experience
• Excellent English skills and ability to write and communicate effectively
• Basic understanding of general accounting principles.
• Thorough knowledge of accounts payable function.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with an emphasis on timeliness and accuracy.
• Skill in the use of personal computers, Microsoft Office (especially Outlook, Excel, and Word), and software applications.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.