Staff Accountant

The Marcus Corporation • Milwaukee, WI

7h • $65,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Marcus Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Central Accounting Office team. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this opportunity will be responsible for components of the monthly financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and reporting for various operating entities within the Marcus Hotels & Resorts division. At Marcus Hotels & Resorts, we believe in creating exceptional experiences for our guests and rewarding careers for our associates. We operate a portfolio of distinctive properties where innovation, collaboration, and excellence drive everything we do. If you’re passionate about hospitality and thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d love to have you on our team. This opportunity is based out of our corporate office in downtown Milwaukee and requires in office presence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with 1–3 years of accounting/finance experience; hospitality, real estate, or service‑industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of financial statement presentation, GAAP concepts, and enterprise-level accounting systems (PeopleSoft preferred).
• Advanced Excel proficiency with the ability to work with complex spreadsheets.
• Ability to think critically, embrace AI technologies, and recommend process improvements to enhance automation and reporting efficiency.
• Highly organized and self-directed, with strong prioritization skills to manage multiple tasks.
• Effective working both independently and in a team, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building abilities and the ability to partner with individuals at all organizational levels; detail‑oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed and work on-site at the corporate office five (5) days a week.

Responsibilities

• Actively support the month-end financial close for a portfolio of operating entities, including preparing and issuing periodic financial statements, tax returns and supporting schedules required by SOX, ownership groups, municipalities, and various management or other agreements.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations, identifying, researching and resolving any discrepancies in a timely and accurate manner.
• Partner with management company executives, property accounting teams and Central Accounting to address all finance and accounting matters, including identifying and implementing solutions that improve operational performance.
• Develop operational analysis and insights that support business decision-making.
• Work closely with property controllers, accounting staff and operations teams to ensure effective controls, processes and procedures are in place to\: (a) maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and (b) produce accurate and timely financial information and (c) support the development and implementation of efficiencies.
• Act as a consistent and reliable financial resource by providing subject matter expertise.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts properties for hotel rooms, cafes, and restaurants - not to mention, great deals on golf, ski and spa
• Marcus Movie Theatres discounts
• Brand new, modern office space
• Early wage access
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (offered after 30 days of employment), company-paid life insurance, employee assistance program offer and 401k with employer match
• Ability to grow your career
• And more!

What This Job Offers

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