Senior Accountant - U.S. Hospitality & Restaurant AccountingLocation

India (Remote)

Employment Type

Full Time

About Us

We are a U.S.based accounting and hospitality management company providing accounting, financial reporting, and advisory services to hotels, restaurants, franchise organizations, and hospitality management companies throughout the United States.

This role requires an individual who is highly analytical, detail-oriented, technologically advanced, and comfortable utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to improve efficiency, reporting accuracy, and accounting workflows.

Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Accounting & Reporting

- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Prepare Balance Sheets, Income Statements, Cash Flow Statements, and supporting schedules.
- Perform month-end and year-end closing procedures.
- Prepare journal entries, accruals, prepaids, fixed asset schedules, and depreciation entries.
- Analyze financial results and investigate unusual variances.
- Prepare management reporting packages for hotel owners, restaurant operators, and executives.

Hospitality & Restaurant Accounting

- Reconcile daily sales from POS systems.
- Review revenue from restaurants, catering, delivery platforms, gift cards, and loyalty programs.
- Reconcile hotel room revenue, occupancy reports, ADR, RevPAR, and departmental revenues.
- Analyze food cost percentages, labor costs, payroll expenses, and operating margins.
- Review franchise fees, management fees, royalty expenses, and brand assessments.
- Understand departmental accounting structures used by Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, and independent hotel operators.

General Ledger & Reconciliations

- Maintain general ledger integrity.
- Perform bank reconciliations.




- Reconcile credit card processors and merchant accounts.
- Reconcile intercompany accounts.
- Reconcile accounts receivable and accounts payable balances.
- Review balance sheet accounts monthly.

Budgeting & Analysis

- Assist in annual budgets and forecasting.
- Prepare variance analysis reports.
- Analyze labor productivity and operating expenses.
- Monitor key hospitality financial metrics.
- Provide recommendations for improving profitability and financial controls.

Client Management

- Serve as lead accountant for assigned U.S. clients.
- Participate in client meetings.
- Respond to client accounting inquiries.
- Train junior accounting staff.
- Coordinate with U.S.based management teams.

Technology & AI Requirements

Required experience includes:

- QuickBooks Online
- QuickBooks Desktop
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Cloud-based accounting systems
- Claude/ChatGPT/Gemni AI programs

Preferred experience:

- Quickbooks
- Restaurant365 (R365)
- Sage Intacct
- M3 Accounting
- Oracle NetSuite
- BILL
- ADP
- Paychex
- Toast POS
- Micros POS
- Aloha POS
- Opera PMS
- Hilton OnQ
- Marriott FOSSE
- ProfitSword

Artificial Intelligence Skills

- Financial analysis automation
- Report generation
- Data extraction and cleanup
- Workflow automation
- Process documentation
- AI-assisted reconciliation review
- Advanced use of ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Gemini, or similar tools




- Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency through automation

Required QualificationsEducation

One or more of the following :

- Chartered Accountant (CA)
- Cost and Management Accountant (CMA India)
- MBA Finance
- M.Com (Master of Commerce)
- Bachelor's Degree in Commerce (B.Com) with strong U.S. accounting experience

Preferred:

- CA qualification
- CPA (U.S.) coursework or certification
- ACCA certification

Experience

- Minimum 5 years accounting experience.
- Minimum 3 years supporting U.S.based companies.
- Experience preparing U.S. financial statements.
- Experience with hospitality, hotels, restaurants, or franchise accounting.
- Experience working in accounting firms, BPOs, KPOs, or outsourced accounting environments supporting U.S. clients.

Technical Skills

Advanced knowledge of:

- U.S. GAAP
- Accrual Accounting
- Revenue Recognition
- Fixed Assets
- Depreciation & Amortization
- Cash Flow Management
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Internal Controls
- Payroll Accounting
- Sales Tax Accounting
- Hospitality Financial Reporting

Advanced Excel Skills

Required proficiency in:

- Pivot Tables
- XLOOKUP
- INDEX MATCH
- SUMIFS
- Power Query
- Financial Models
- Dashboard Creation
- Data Validation
- Variance Analysis

Key Attributes

- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Strong communication skills with U.S.based clients.
- Ability to work during overlapping U.S. business hours.
- High attention to detail.
- Robust analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Self-starter with mínimal supervision.
- Team leadership and mentoring abilities.

Preferred Industry Experience

- Hotel Management Companies
- Marriott Hotels
- Hilton Hotels
- Hyatt Hotels
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