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.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant with strong knowledge of U.S. accounting standards, financial reporting, and hospitality accounting. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting U.S.-based clients and preparing financial statements for hotels, restaurants, and multi-unit operations.

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

The successful candidate must be highly technology-oriented and comfortable leveraging modern software and AI tools.

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

Candidates should demonstrate experience utilizing AI tools to improve accounting operations, including:

• 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.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Team leadership and mentoring abilities.

Preferred Industry Experience

• Hotel Management Companies
• Marriott Hotels
• Hilton Hotels
• Hyatt Hotels
• IHG Hotels
• Residence Inn
• Courtyard by Marriott
• Hampton Inn
• Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)
• Franchise Restaurant Groups
• Multi-Unit Restaurant Operations
• Hospitality Management Companies

Pay: ₹25,261.00 - ₹45,338.67 per month

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked for USA accounting firms previously?
• Do you have CA - CPA degree and certification?
• How many years of USA based accounting experience do you have?

Work Location: Remote