Staff Accountant

Socket.dev; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Full benefits with 401K matching and 2

Hotel discounts at locations worldwide

Job summary

Janko Hospitality, based in Chicago, seeks a Staff Accountant to support the corporate accounting function for 11 hotels across varying brands. You will maintain financial records, perform reconciliations, and assist in month-end close with hotel teams to resolve issues.

The role requires organizational, analytical, and deadline-focused capabilities, and involves intercompany accounting, AP, taxes, and reporting across multiple entities. Hybrid travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Two+ years of general ledger or staff accounting experience preferred.
• Hospitality, multi-entity, or multi-location accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and month-end close procedures.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, filtering, and data analysis.
• Experience with M3 and ProfitSword is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, follow-through, organization, and ability to meet recurring deadlines.
• Ability to analyze account activity and communicate clearly with accounting and non-accounting personnel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare recurring journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and other entries for assigned hotels and corporate entities.
• Prepare and complete timely reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts for assigned hotels and corporate entities; research and resolve discrepancies.
• Complete monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes and ensure financial statements are complete, accurate, and issued on schedule.
• Review property-level financial activity for unusual balances, coding errors, missing documentation, and transactions requiring follow-up.
• Maintain schedules for prepaid expenses, fixed assets, depreciation, intercompany activity, deposits, and other assigned accounts.
• Record and reconcile intercompany charges and balances among the management company and hotel ownership entities.
• Perform accounts payable and cash management responsibilities, including invoice coding review, payment processing, and cash balance reporting.
• Collaborate with hotel general managers and property teams to obtain documentation and address reporting issues.
• Prepare sales, use, occupancy, and other tax filings and reconciliations.
• Prepare audit, lender, insurance, ownership, and tax support schedules and respond to information requests.
• Maintain accounting procedures, internal controls, and consistent practices across the hotel portfolio.
• Participate in special projects and process improvements.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Analytical problem solving

Deadline management

Multi-entity organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Equivalent education/experience accepted

Tools

M3

ProfitSword

Job description

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Department:A&G

Reports to:Corporate Director of Finance

WHO WE ARE

Janko Hospitality is a Chicago-based operator of upscale full-service, boutique lifestyle, extended-stay, and select-service hotels throughout the Midwest. The firm’s award-winning properties within the Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG brand families have madeJanko Hospitalitya 2022 Hotel Business MagazineTop 100 Hospitality Management Company. Janko Hospitalityis a growth company focused on expansion through strategic acquisition, development, and third-party management. With a passion for people, a proven track record of solid financial performance, honorable community involvement, andan unwavering commitment to quality, Janko Hospitality is a management company that will provide an exceptional hospitality experience to guests, owners, and associates.

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation package
• Full benefits package, including 401K with matching and paid time off
• Growth company focused on expansion through strategic acquisition and development
• Hotel discounts at locations worldwide.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Staff Accountant supports the corporate accounting function for a portfolio of 11 hotels of varying sizes and brands. This position maintains accurate property and corporate financial records, completes account reconciliations, performs key monthly close responsibilities, and works with hotel teams to resolve accounting issues. The successful candidate is organized, analytical, deadline focused, and comfortable managing transactions and reporting across multiple legal entities and properties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare recurring journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and other entries for assigned hotels and corporate entities.
• Prepare and complete timely reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts for assigned hotels and corporate entities; research and resolve discrepancies.
• Complete assigned responsibilities within the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process and ensure financial statements are complete, accurate, and issued on schedule.
• Review property-level financial activity for unusual balances, coding errors, missing documentation, and transactions requiring follow-up.
• Maintain schedules for prepaid expenses, fixed assets, depreciation, intercompany activity, deposits, and other assigned accounts.
• Record and reconcile intercompany charges and balances among the management company and hotel ownership entities.
• Perform assigned accounts payable and cash management responsibilities, including invoice coding review, payment processing, and cash balance reporting.
• Work with hotel general managers and property teams to obtain documentation, answer accounting questions, and correct reporting issues.
• Prepare assigned sales, use, occupancy, and other tax filings and reconciliations.
• Prepare audit, lender, insurance, ownership, and tax support schedules and respond to information requests.
• Maintain accounting procedures, internal controls, and consistent practices across the hotel portfolio.
• Participate in special projects, process improvements, and other accounting duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Two or more years of general ledger or staff accounting experience preferred.
• Hospitality, multi-entity, property-level, or multi-location accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and month-end close procedures.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, filtering, and data analysis.
• Experience with M3 and ProfitSword is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, follow-through, organization, and ability to meet recurring deadlines.
• Ability to analyze account activity, identify inconsistencies, and communicate clearly with accounting and non-accounting personnel.
• Ability to handle confidential financial and business information with sound judgment.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Accuracy and accountability
• Analytical problem solving
• Multi-entity organization
• Deadline management
• Clear communication
• Collaboration
• Continuous improvement

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position is based in the corporate office and routinely uses standard office equipment. The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods, communicate effectively, and occasionally move files or office materials weighing up to 20 pounds. Periodic overtime may be required during month-end, year-end, budgeting, audits, or other peak periods. Limited travel to hotel properties may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.