Hospitality Client Accounting - Senior Associate

Overview

A professional services firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join their Hospitality team within the Client Accounting Advisory practice. This role supports clients by providing accounting, advisory, and technology services focused on the hospitality industry. The position is remote, with occasional requirements to attend office locations for client work, meetings, or training.

Responsibilities

• Support the Hospitality accounting team in client execution and timely delivery of work products
• Independently perform accounting services, manage teams, and ensure goals and benchmarks are met, including monthly financial reporting and career development
• Conduct thorough self-review of work prior to final submission
• Develop proficiency in necessary technology and serve as a resource for staff
• Ensure quality control procedures are followed
• Identify process improvements for client work and practice operations
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, colleagues, and internal stakeholders
• Respond promptly and accurately to internal and client requests
• Develop efficient work habits to meet budgetary and deadline requirements
• Communicate difficult situations encountered on engagements to leadership appropriately
• Maintain compliance with firm-wide policies and procedures
• Represent and promote the firm positively
• Participate in mentoring, recruiting, retention, and team-building activities
• Proactively seek knowledge, new tasks, and responsibilities
• Adhere to regulations and professional ethics of the AICPA and relevant state societies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
• CPA preferred but not required
• Minimum of 4 years of accounting experience, with at least 1 year in the hospitality industry
• Proven ability to lead month-end close processes, including managing deadlines and reviewing team members' work
• Strong GAAP knowledge and experience with consolidations, general ledger close, and financial reporting
• Experience with hospitality projects, development, contractor operations, project costing, and intercompany transfers
• Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills
• Proficient problem-solving and analytical skills
• Minimum intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, etc.) and strong skills in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Hands-on operational accounting experience with QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, BILL, BILL Spend and Expense (formerly Divvy), or similar AP and expense automation tools preferred
• Strong project and time management skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy; self-starter and team player
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines
• Solid understanding of accounting and finance processes, including financial statement preparation and analysis

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range in Illinois: $80,000 to $130,000, dependent on skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable laws
• Total rewards package includes discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded parental benefits, and access to learning and development platforms

Location

• Remote position with occasional requirements to attend office locations as needed

The employer is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages candidates who may not meet every qualification to apply. Equal opportunity employment is provided without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability.