Assistant Corporate Controller

Superhost Hospitality; Naperville, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Travel discounts

Wellness program

On-demand pay

Leadership program

Culture committee

Job summary

Superhost Hospitality in Naperville, IL is seeking a detail-oriented Corporate Tax Accountant to join our corporate team. This role supports accurate multi-entity accounting, tax compliance, treasury activities, and financial reporting.

You will reconcile intercompany balances, manage corporate receivables, post fees, assist with month-end close, tax filings, and support acquisitions, transitions, and hotel onboarding while safeguarding data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of accounting experience.
• Hospitality or multi-entity accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with general ledger accounting and bank reconciliations.
• Experience with sales tax, occupancy tax, or other state and local tax filings.
• Experience preparing monthly financial statements.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and basic formulas.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile intercompany balances between corporate and hotel entities.
• Manage corporate receivable balances related to hotel billings.
• Ensure corporate fees are accurately and timely posted to all operating entities.
• Process corporate bill-back items and ensure payments are completed timely.
• Reconcile corporate bank accounts and investigate discrepancies as needed.
• Reconcile corporate AMEX billings.
• Support corporate treasury activities, including wires and positive pay monitoring.
• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations as needed.
• Assist with month-end close responsibilities for hotels.
• Assist with onboarding of newly acquired hotels, hotel sales, and transition projects.
• Support hotel refinancing, acquisitions, and dispositions.
• Assist with sales tax, occupancy tax, and other applicable tax reporting.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records and documentation.
• Handle confidential and sensitive financial information with discretion.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Description

Superhost Hospitality is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Corporate Tax Accountant to join our corporate team. This role supports accurate corporate and multi-entity accounting, treasury activities, financial reporting, and hotel transaction initiatives while maintaining timely reconciliations and effective financial controls.

Corporate Accounting & Treasury Support

• Reconcile intercompany balances between the corporate office and hotel entities.
• Manage corporate receivable balances related to hotel billings.
• Ensure corporate fees are accurately and timely posted to all operating entities.
• Process corporate bill-back items and ensure payments are completed timely.
• Reconcile corporate bank accounts and investigate discrepancies as needed.
• Reconcile corporate American Express (AMEX) billings.
• Support corporate treasury activities, including wires and positive pay monitoring.
• Utilize accounting systems and computer applications to compile, retrieve, analyze, and summarize financial data.
• Support hotel accounting teams with month-end close responsibilities as needed.
• Support the onboarding of newly acquired hotels, hotel sales, and transition projects.
• Support hotel refinancing, acquisitions, and dispositions.
• Support hotels during the pre-opening period, including management and tracking of lender draws.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements and related financial reporting.
• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations as needed.
• Assist with sales tax, occupancy tax, and other applicable state and local tax reporting.
• Support the setup of legal entities at the federal and state level and coordinate with registered agents to ensure entities are properly registered and maintained.
• Support hotel accounting with month end close responsibilities as needed.
• Support hotel accounting as needed with monthly sales & occupancy tax filing

Other Responsibilities

• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Participate in cross-functional task forces and committees as requested.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records and documentation.
• Handle confidential and sensitive financial information with discretion.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 4+ years of accounting experience required.
• Hospitality or multi-entity accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with general ledger accounting and bank reconciliations required.
• Experience preparing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience with sales tax, occupancy tax, or other state and local tax filings.
• Experience preparing monthly financial statements.
• Strong understanding of basic GAAP accounting principles.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and basic formulas.
• Experience with accounting software and/or ERP systems.
• Knowledge of legal entity setup and registration requirements at the federal and state level.
• Experience working with registered agents and maintaining entity registrations preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines across several entities or properties.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential financial information.
• Ability to work in person at the corporate office.

The Perks of Working for Us:

• Superhost is a growing hospitality management company, and we promote from within whenever possible. You’ll have opportunities to learn new skills, take on new responsibilities, and grow into bigger roles over time.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) for eligible positions.
• Exclusive travel discounts at our hotel partners and franchises worldwide.
• Participation in our Wellness program to support your overall well-being.
• On-demand pay opportunities for instant access to earnings between paychecks.
• Access to a leadership development program and diverse growth opportunities.
• Inclusive work culture with the chance to be part of our Culture Committee, contributing to a positive and diverse workplace environment.

Superhost Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer, fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

About Superhost Hospitality:

People Focused. Performance Driven.

With over 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Superhost Hospitality is committed to excellence and doing the right thing for our guests, our teams, and our communities. Our portfolio of hotels, partnered with leading brands, is built on consistent service and strong performance. We focus on creating great guest experiences, building loyal teams, and supporting the growth of our people. We believe in developing talent, promoting from within, and providing opportunities for long-term career success.

Join Superhost Hospitality and be part of a team where people come first and great service drives everything we do.