Senior Accountant

Ivy Hospitality - Corporate Office•Indianapolis, IN

23d•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for owning a designated region of hotels within the portfolio, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across all accounting cycles. This role operates with a high level of accountability, managing multiple entities simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment. In addition to portfolio ownership, the Senior Accountant supports and mentors junior team members, contributing to a collaborative team environment while driving consistency, accuracy, and continuous improvement across the accounting function.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent work-related experience
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in the accounting field
Experience with M3 Accounting Core required
Multi-property or multi-entity accounting experience required
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Accounting Team to perform general accounting duties, including month-end close processes, journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency.
Manage cash accounting functions, including cash flow forecasting, bank reconciliations, and bank account management activities, proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies as needed.
Perform full General Ledger accounting for assigned hotels within the portfolio, ensuring accurate and complete financial records across multiple entities.
Responsible for performing sales and use tax reconciliation, ensuring compliance with relevant tax regulations and guidelines.
Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to reporting timelines.
Provide support for internal and external audits, assisting in the preparation of audit schedules and gathering necessary documentation to ensure a smooth and successful audit process.
Support Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions by reviewing transactions, resolving discrepancies, and providing guidance to support staff, driving accuracy and consistency across the portfolio.
Perform technical accounting research to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies, developing solutions, and implementing best practices to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of financial operations.
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment while reinforcing consistency, accuracy, and accountability across the function.