Senior Accountant - Sec Reporting

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