Corporate Accountant

HRI Lodging; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HRI Lodging is seeking a Corporate Accountant to join the Accounting team in New Orleans, LA. You will prepare journals, post accruals, and perform monthly reconciliations across multiple entities.

This position emphasizes strict GAAP compliance, strong internal controls, and accurate financial reporting. Collaboration with the Corporate Director of Centralized Accounting and auditors is required, with opportunities for professional growth in a hospitality-focused group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required; CPA preferred.
• Minimum 2–4 years of progressive accounting experience; hospitality/multi-property experience preferred.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, internal controls, detail-oriented, and proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to handle multiple priorities confidentially.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and monthly reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closes and financial statement prep.
• Reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts, and intercompany activity.
• Review invoices, allocations, and coding for accuracy.
• Support consolidation and analysis of data across entities.
• Assist with audits and respond to auditor requests.
• Maintain organized accounting records for compliance and reporting.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

GAAP

Internal controls

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Excel

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CPA candidate

Tools

Aptech PVNG

OnQ PMS

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Corporate Accountant

Department: Accounting

Supervision Exercised: None

Supervision Received: Corporate Director of Centralized Accounting

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Experience Minimum 2–4 years of progressive accounting experience required. Corporate or multi-property hospitality accounting experience preferred. Experience with accounting systems such as Aptech PVNG, OnQ PMS, or similar a plus.
• Skills & Knowledge Strong understanding of GAAP and internal control procedures. Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook). Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Team-oriented with a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and monthly account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes and financial statement preparation.
• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and intercompany transactions.
• Review and verify the accuracy of invoices, expense allocations, and coding.
• Support the Corporate Director of Centralized Accounting in consolidating and analyzing financial data across multiple entities.
• Assist with audit preparation and respond to auditor requests as needed.
• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation for compliance and reporting.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

HRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements.