Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting
Downtown Chicago | Hybrid
A Fortune 500 global hospitality company headquartered in downtown Chicago — and a perennial member of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For® list — is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Financial Reporting team, supporting SEC filings, consolidated financial statements, and internal management reporting.
This is a strong opportunity for a technically sharp accountant with SEC reporting experience who wants to grow within a well-loved, mission-driven brand that genuinely invests in its people.
What You'll Do:
- Prepare consolidated balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, and footnotes in accordance with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
- Support the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statement, and standalone audit reports
- Assist with internal reporting activities including preparation of the monthly CFO reporting package and related analysis
- Prepare consolidating and intercompany elimination journal entries and assist in maintenance of the chart of accounts
- Monitor, analyze, and review data loaded into Hyperion
- Review financial and other information submitted by divisions for financial reporting accuracy
- Review debt covenant calculations
- Support the preparation and review of quarterly earnings releases and related materials
- Prepare standalone entity financial statements and footnotes
- Perform review of XBRL tagging to ensure reporting requirements are met
- Prepare support for external auditors and participate in special projects and accounting research as needed
- Develop process improvements and increase efficiencies in consolidation and reporting procedures
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3–5 years of accounting experience; at least 2 years of public accounting experience preferred
- CPA preferred
- SEC and US GAAP financial reporting experience preferred
- Hyperion or similar ERP/reporting system experience a plus
- Strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with a high emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
Why This Role Stands Out:
✅ Fortune 500 brand recognized on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For® list since 2013
✅ Broad SEC reporting and consolidation exposure in a global, multi-entity environment
✅ Annual allotment of free hotel stays at properties worldwide
✅ Flexible work schedule with hybrid flexibility in downtown Chicago
✅ Strong benefits including 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, and Headspace subscription
✅ People-first culture with genuine investment in career development and advancement