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Description

Who We Are

White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning premium hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in some of the country's most dynamic cities. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is about how you make people feel. That's where you come in. You'll help bring the virtue of hospitality to life while we create an environment that allows you to be your best self and grow.

We are hiring an Accountant to join our corporate accounting team at our headquarters in Merrillville, Indiana. This is a hybrid accounting role — three days in our Merrillville corporate office and two days remote — offering the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule alongside the stability and growth potential of one of the country's leading hotel development and management companies. As a corporate Hotel Accountant at White Lodging, you'll manage the full general accounting function for an assigned group of hotel properties — owning financial statement preparation, general ledger management, balance sheet reconciliations, sales tax compliance, and ongoing hotel accounting support across multiple markets simultaneously.

If you're a Staff Accountant, Hotel Accountant, or recent accounting graduate looking for hybrid accounting jobs in Merrillville, Indiana or hybrid accounting jobs in the Chicago metro area, this is a rare opportunity to build a hospitality finance career at a high-growth company with a portfolio of more than 60 premium-brand hotels across the U.S. — without sacrificing the work-life balance a hybrid schedule provides.

What You'll Do

• Manage the full general accounting function for an assigned group of hotel properties at a Tier 1 level — serving as the primary accounting point of contact for your hotel portfolio
• Prepare periodic hotel income statements and financial reports with accuracy and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and White Lodging accounting standards
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts across all assigned hotel properties — identifying and resolving discrepancies with a detail-oriented, problem-solving approach
• Review Daily Revenue reports from multiple hotel locations — monitoring performance trends and flagging variances for management review
• Prepare Management Fee and Royalty Fee payments accurately and on schedule in accordance with hotel management agreements
• Prepare monthly Sales and Occupancy Tax returns for all assigned hotel properties — ensuring full compliance with state and local tax regulations across multiple markets
• Prepare hotel cash flow statements as part of the monthly financial reporting cycle
• Perform other accounting duties as assigned to support the broader corporate accounting team and meet business needs

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting — required
• 1+ years of accounting experience preferred — recent accounting graduates with strong academic foundations are encouraged to apply
• Solid understanding of general ledger accounting, financial statement preparation, and balance sheet reconciliation
• Working knowledge of sales and occupancy tax preparation — multi-state tax experience a plus
• Proficiency in standard accounting software applications — experience with hotel accounting platforms or ERP systems a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a high attention to detail in a fast-paced, multi-property accounting environment
• Ability to manage multiple hotel assignments and competing deadlines effectively in a team-oriented corporate accounting setting
• Comfortable working in a hybrid work environment — self-directed and productive both in the Merrillville corporate office and remotely

What You Can Look Forward To

• Hybrid work schedule — 3 days in our Merrillville, Indiana corporate office, 2 days remote
• DailyPay — get paid when you need it
• Unlimited employee referral bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) with rollover
• Complimentary wellness tools
• Leadership development & tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and travel
• Growth opportunities across a portfolio of 60+ premium hotel properties nationwide
• Full-time associates also receive:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance — starting day 1
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.