Senior Accountant – Hospitality Industry

About the role

Howard Financial is seeking a Senior Accountant with a focus on the hospitality industry. The role supports multiple client properties, ensuring accurate financial reporting, timely month‑end closes and strong internal controls.

Key responsibilities

• Drive month‑end and year‑end close processes, preparing P&L and Balance Sheet in compliance with US GAAP.
• Streamline balance sheet reconciliations as client volume grows.
• Manage journal entries, financial reporting, and reconciliations across multiple properties or client accounts.
• Utilize hospitality and accounting platforms to process daily financial data and improve workflows.
• Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes, internal controls and client service.

Required profile

• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in hospitality, property accounting or outsourced accounting services.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting and full‑cycle reconciliations.
• Experience with hospitality‑specific systems such as Opera, Sertifi or Toast.
• Familiarity with Acumatica, Ottimate or ProfitSword is a plus.
• Self‑starter with high accountability, able to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• US GAAP
• Opera
• Sertifi
• Toast
• Acumatica
• Ottimate
• ProfitSword