Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

Host Hotels & Resorts • Bethesda, MD

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About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting to join a collaborative corporate accounting team supporting a dynamic public company reporting environment. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-visibility SEC reporting, internal management reporting, audit support and process improvement initiatives while building strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise. The ideal candidate is curious, adaptable and solutions-oriented, with the ability to take ownership of assigned responsibilities and the confidence to collaborate across functions. This position is well suited for a forward-thinking accounting professional who wants meaningful exposure to senior finance leaders, values continuous improvement and is interested in growing into broader leadership opportunities over time.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Accounting or related field required.
• CPA or active CPA candidate.
• At least four years of relevant accounting, financial reporting or audit experience.
• Public accounting and/or SEC reporting experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and strong proficiency with Microsoft Word.
• Experience with automated accounting and reporting systems.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to connect detailed financial data to broader reporting, business and control implications.
• Clear, professional communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, take ownership of deadlines and maintain confidentiality in a fast-paced public-company reporting environment.
• Flexible, proactive and solutions-oriented approach, with enthusiasm for continuous improvement, technology-enabled reporting and professional development.

Nice To Haves

• Workday, Workiva, SharePoint and DocuSign experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the quarterly and annual financial reporting process, including preparation of financial statements (10-Q, 10-K and partnership statements).
• Prepare, review and analyze reporting schedules and supporting documentation for SEC filings, debt and equity transactions and compliance-related deliverables.
• Prepare and analyze quarterly internal and external cash flow and EBITDA statements with a focus on accuracy, consistency, communication of meaningful insights and clear support for management review.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for external auditors by preparing audit-ready support, responding to requests and helping resolve reporting and documentation matters efficiently.
• Collaborate with various departments and audit partners to support reporting timelines, deliverables and materials for senior leadership, the Board and the Audit Committee.
• Help modernize financial reporting processes by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, improve documentation and leverage technology more effectively.
• Participate in special projects and cross-functional initiatives that broaden exposure to technical accounting, business transactions and senior finance leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior