Hospitality Senior Accountant

Wedgewood Weddings; Temecula (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company-funded health reimbursement

Job summary

Wedgewood Weddings is seeking a Hospitality Senior Accountant to join our growing accounting team in Temecula, CA. This full-time, exempt role reports to the Controller and supports multiple locations with journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and a proactive, team-oriented attitude. Occasional extended hours during month-end close and audits may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 5+ years of staff accountant or higher experience.
• Strong ability to analyze financial statements and KPIs.
• CPA or CPA track preferred.
• GAAP and internal controls knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly accruals (COGS, CAM, property tax, percentage rent, utilities) and monthly pre-opening cost adjustments.
• Post rent adjustments per ASC 842 lease schedules; maintain intangible asset schedules and monthly amortization.
• Prepare and post insurance claims and maintain insurance schedules.
• Review legal expenses, and review and allocate medical and HRA claims.
• Review and approve balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
• Review and analyze monthly preliminary financials; research and resolve posting issues and propose solutions.
• Prepare annual audit schedules and financial reports for external agencies.
• Serve as the accounting liaison between the event centers and corporate.
• Help train staff and support other accounting projects as assigned.
• Work outside normal hours during month-end close, audits, and special projects.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

AI tools for processes

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

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Hospitality Senior Accountant

Z-Golf F&B Accounting Full Time Temecula, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 6483

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

Wedgewood Weddings & Events is growing — and our Accounting team is looking for a Senior Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and is ready to hit the ground running.

Wedgewood Weddings is a multi-state business, offering full-service wedding packages. Currently, we have more than 90 locations and are set to continue expanding rapidly each year. This makes for a very fast-paced, high-volume work environment, and we are looking for someone who thrives in this environment and will hit the ground running. This is a full-time, exempt position based onsite 3 days a week in Temecula, CA and remote two days a week.

The Senior Accountant reports to the Controller and is responsible for key parts of the daily, weekly and monthly accounting cycle across multiple locations and companies, including preparing and posting journal entries, reviewing bank transactions and analyzing financial results.

Duties and Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and post monthly accruals (COGS, CAM, property tax, percentage rent, utilities) and monthly pre-opening cost adjustments
• Post rent adjustments per ASC 842 lease schedules; maintain intangible asset schedules and monthly amortization
• Prepare and post insurance claims and maintain insurance schedules
• Review legal expenses, and review and allocate medical and HRA claims
• Review and approve balance sheet and bank reconciliations
• Review and analyze monthly preliminary financials; research and resolve posting issues and propose solutions
• Prepare annual audit schedules and financial reports for external agencies
• Serve as the accounting liaison between the event centers and corporate
• Help train and advise staff, and support other accounting projects as assigned
• Work outside normal hours during month-end close, the annual audit and special projects

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize against tight deadlines
• Attention to detail, sound recordkeeping, and working knowledge of GAAP and internal controls
• Advanced Excel; experience using AI tools to improve business processes
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the tact and poise to explain issues to all levels of management

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• 5+ years of staff accountant or higher experience
• Strong skill reviewing and analyzing financial statements and KPIs
• A team-first, positive attitude
• Preferred: 2+ years of audit or public accounting experience, CPA or CPA track, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Why You'll Love Working for Us

Competitive pay and performance-based bonus opportunities

Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and supplemental benefits, plus a company-funded Health Reimbursement Account

401(k) with company match

Paid time off, paid holidays, and sick leave

A collaborative, fast-paced culture where initiative is recognized and growth is encouraged

A workplace that 90% of our full-time team members recommend to others

If you're looking for a company that's growing, values its people, and offers the opportunity to build a long-term career in hospitality, we'd love to meet you.