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 is a remote position, though occasional presence at an office may be required for client work, team meetings, or training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Support the Hospitality accounting team by managing client execution and ensuring timely delivery of work products.
• Independently perform accounting services, including managing teams to meet goals and benchmarks such as delivering monthly financials and career development.
• Conduct thorough self-review of all work prior to final submission.
• Develop proficiency in necessary technology and serve as a resource for other staff.
• Ensure quality control procedures are followed and executed.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in client work and practice operations.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, colleagues, and internal stakeholders.
• Respond promptly and accurately to internal team and client requests.
• Develop efficient work habits to support organizational goals and work within budgetary and deadline parameters.
• Communicate difficult situations encountered on engagements to leadership appropriately.
• Maintain compliance with all firm-wide policies and procedures.
• Represent and promote the firm positively.
• Participate in mentoring, recruiting, retention, and team-building activities related to job responsibilities.
• 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 certification 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 ownership of deadlines and review of team members' work.
• Strong GAAP knowledge with hands-on experience in 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.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with at least intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS).
• Hands-on operational accounting experience with QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, BILL, BILL Spend and Expense (formerly Divvy), or similar AP and expense automation tools is highly 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 effectively.
• Significant knowledge of accounting and finance processes and functions.
• Strong understanding of 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 and inclusive parental benefits, and access to learning and development platforms.

Location

• Remote position with potential occasional office presence as needed.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Applicants with disabilities who need assistance during the recruitment process are encouraged to request accommodations through the appropriate channels.