Hybrid Hospitality Senior Accountant — Growth & Impact

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

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.