Senior Corporate Accountant - Somnium Hospitality Group

Somnium Hospitality Group is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Corporate Accountant to support the accounting and financial reporting functions for a portfolio of hotel properties under management.

This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with company policies and accounting standards, and supporting hotel operations leadership with financial analysis and reporting. The Senior Corporate Accountant will oversee multiple hotel properties and assist with month-end close, budgeting, audits, payroll coordination, revenue reconciliation, and ownership reporting.

The ideal candidate has hospitality accounting experience, strong technical accounting skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Senior Corporate Accountant will perform and/or oversee accounting functions for multiple hotel properties, including:

Financial Reporting & Close Process

• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes
• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and general ledger activity
• Review journal entries and ensure accuracy of financial data
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to ownership and management

Revenue & Operational Accounting

• Review daily revenue reports, occupancy data, and cash reconciliations
• Monitor and reconcile hotel revenue streams, including:
• Rooms revenue
• Food & Beverage revenue
• Parking revenue
• Other ancillary revenue sources
• Review payroll entries, labor allocations, and benefits accruals
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable oversight

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting processes
• Prepare variance analysis and financial performance reporting
• Support hotel operations teams with financial analysis and reporting needs
• Identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for operational improvement

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
• Prepare and file occupancy, sales, and hospitality-related tax reports
• Support external audits, tax filings, and ownership reporting requirements
• Maintain strong internal controls and identify opportunities for process improvements

Leadership & Collaboration

• Work closely with hotel General Managers, department leaders, and operational teams
• Handle ownership requests promptly and professionally
• Train and mentor property-level accounting staff
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the accounting function

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3–7+ years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of financial statements and operational reporting
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple properties, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Hospitality or hotel accounting experience strongly preferred
• Multi-property accounting experience preferred
• Experience with ownership reporting and hotel management company structures
• Experience with hospitality systems such as:
• Aptech Accounting
• ProfitSword
• Opera PMS
• Mews
• Knowledge of hospitality industry financial metrics and reporting standards

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Hybrid work environment combining remote work and on-property support
• Ability to work extended hours during month-end close and audit periods
• Occasional travel to hotel properties may be required
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Somnium Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.

Reasonable Accommodation

Somnium Hospitality Group provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Experience with hospitality systems such as Aptech Accounting, ProfitSword,

Opera, and PMS.
Mews

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (Required)
• Multi-property accounting experience preferred: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Oak Brook, IL 60523 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oak Brook, IL 60523