Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

We’re Sonesta International Hotels.
The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast.

An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties makes us everywhere you want to be. Driven by the human side of hospitality, we deliver service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and experiences that truly connect.

Together We Thrive—bringing quality, value, and amazing hospitality to every guest, every stay, across 1000+ properties in eight countries and counting.

Job Description Summary

The Senior Accountant (Financial Reporting) is a hands-on individual contributor responsible for preparing and coordinating the Company's monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes. This role prepares internal and external reporting packages, audited financial statements, footnote disclosures, cash flow statements, and lender and joint venture reporting deliverables. Reporting to the Manager of Marketing and Loyalty Accounting, this position supports the Company's financial reporting function by ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of reporting deliverables across a complex multi-entity environment. The role works closely with Corporate Accounting, external auditors, and the Technical Accounting Manager to support financial reporting, consolidations, and disclosure requirements. This role does not have direct reports and is intended for a senior-level accounting professional who thrives in a detail-oriented environment with significant responsibility for reporting preparation and first-level review.

This role is in office 3 days (Tues/Wed/Thurs) in our Orlando office.

Job Description

Responsibilities 

Monthly, Quarterly & Annual Reporting 

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages, including generating and validating financial statements from OneStream to ensure accuracy and completeness of reported results. 

• Prepare monthly cash flow statements and annual audited cash flow reporting. 

• Perform preliminary review of financial results and investigate significant fluctuations, variances, and unusual balances prior to management review. 

• Support reporting deliverables for management, lenders, joint ventures, and other stakeholders as required. 

Audited Financial Statements & Footnote Disclosures 

• Prepare annual audited financial statements, footnote disclosures, supporting schedules, and reporting workpapers for management review and external audit purposes. 

• Coordinate updates to disclosures and supporting schedules to ensure consistency and compliance with U.S. GAAP. 

Consolidations & OneStream Administration 

• Support the monthly consolidation process, including review of elimination entries and consolidated reporting results. 

• Support maintenance of financial reporting structures, account mappings, and reporting hierarchies within OneStream. 

• Identify reporting issues, recommend improvements, and communicate system enhancement opportunities to management. 

• Partner with accounting teams to ensure accurate reporting of organizational and structural changes. 

Audit Support 

• Prepare PBC schedules, audit support, and requested documentation; track audit requests and coordinate responses with internal stakeholders to support audit readiness. 

Technical Accounting Partnership 

• Work closely with the Technical Accounting Manager to understand and appropriately reflect complex accounting matters within financial statements and disclosures. 

• Update schedules and reporting workpapers related to technical accounting matters as assigned. 

• Assist in evaluating the reporting implications of new transactions, organizational changes, and accounting developments. 

Systems & Process Improvement 

• Utilize OneStream, Yardi Voyager, and Microsoft Excel to support reporting, consolidations, and financial statement preparation. 

• Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, accuracy, and standardization. 

• Assist with the development and documentation of reporting processes and procedures. 

Stakeholder Interaction 

• Partner closely with Corporate Accounting and Finance teams to support reporting requirements and resolve reporting-related issues. 

• Develop strong working relationships with external auditors and other reporting stakeholders. 

• Participate in ad hoc projects and special reporting initiatives as assigned. 

Qualifications & Experience 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field (required) 

• CPA license or progress toward CPA strongly preferred 

• 4-6+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience 

• Public accounting experience and/or financial reporting experience strongly preferred 

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial statement preparation, and consolidation principles 

• Experience preparing audited financial statements and footnote disclosures 

• Experience with financial reporting systems such as OneStream, Hyperion, or similar platforms 

• Experience with Yardi Voyager or comparable ERP systems preferred 

• Advanced Excel skills

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple reporting deadlines simultaneously 

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills 

• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Pay Range: $80,000 to $90,000. Base pay offer may vary depending on various factors, including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills and job specific overall experience

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.