Senior Corporate Accountant

Senior Corporate Accountant Who are we looking for?Choice Hotels, one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, has an exciting new opportunity as our Senior Corporate Accountant in the Corporate Accounting department of Finance. Corporate Accounting is the team that is responsible for meeting deadlines of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close. We do this by continually strengthening our processes and analytical reviews and developing our business insights and knowledge to mitigate risk and mistakes. As a member of Corporate Accounting, you will be responsible for key areas of the accounting close, reviews and analysis.Are you a highly motivated, detail oriented, and analytical thinker looking to learn and grow with a dynamic team? We invite you to apply today for our Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting role and #MakeItYourChoice.Your Responsibilities

Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations in your assigned financial areas.

Develop relationships with assigned operating departments and coordinate with stakeholders to prepare monthly accruals and review P&L variances.

Develop relationships and collaborate across the Finance organization including the Billing, Development Support, Legal, Accounts Receivable, Openings, Corporate Tax, Financial Planning and Analysis, Human Resources, Business Operations and other departments to facilitate the proper recording of accounting transactions.

Assist in preparing for quarterly reviews and annual audits by our independent accounting firms.

Assist in the drafting of the footnote support for the quarterly 10-Q ‘s and annual 10-K reports.

Assist with accounting for Choice Bad Debt, Deferred Comp, Group Health, 401K, EDCP, and month-end accruals.

Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations and internal policies, including updating and adherence to critical controls and participation in testing by internal and external audit staff.

Your Experience, Skills & Competencies

Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience.

3-5 years of experience in a relevant accounting role, preferably with a mix of corporate and public accounting experience.

Experience with PeopleSoft systems and/or other G/L software systems.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Strong analytical skills and in-depth technical knowledge of GAAP.

Individual must be a team player with good interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.

Attention to detail and the ability to multitask and prioritize, efficiently meet internal and external deadlines, and operate in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.

CPA with an active license preferred.

Must be able to uphold Choice’s Values & Performance Principles of collaboration, performance excellence, sense of urgency, openness to new ideas, inclusion & diversity, integrity, customer focus, and respect.

Your Team This is an individual contributor role that will report to the Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting. You will have a peer teammate in a 12-person Corporate Accounting team and collaborate with cross functional finance and business departments.Your Work LocationAs our Senior Corporate Accountant you will be based in our beautiful, state-of-the-art worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, MD. Less than 15 miles from Washington, DC, we’re located one block away from the North Bethesda Metro station, with service on the Red Line and the MARC Brunswick line, easy access to I-270, and plenty of free parking provided by Choice Hotels.Right now, our associates in corporate headquarters are working in a hybrid environment, at least two days each week it is required to be in our North Bethesda, MD office while the remainder of the week will be remote work. You will be required to attend in-person team building and Finance & Accounting team meetings. We provide flexibility and encourage ongoing communication with your leadership to establish expectations about your unique needs.About ChoiceChoice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With nearly 7,500 hotels, representing nearly 630,000 rooms, in 46 countries and territories as of September 30, 2022, the Choice® family of hotel brands provides business and leisure travelers with a range of high-quality lodging options from limited service to full-service hotels in the upper upscale, upper mid-scale, midscale, extended-stay, and economy segments. The award-winning Choice Privileges® loyalty program offers members a faster way to rewards, with personalized benefits starting on day one. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com.At our worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, MD and St. Louis Park, MN as well as our technology center in Scottsdale, AZ, and through our associates around the globe, we keep Choice hotels thriving by serving as a champion for our franchisees and providing cutting-edge technology.About Choice Hotels Financial Performance Total revenues were $425.6 million for the third quarter 2023, a third quarter record and a 3% increase compared to the same period of 2022. Please click here (https://media.choicehotels.com/2023-11-07-Choice-Hotels-International-Reports-Third-Quarter-2023-Results) to review highlights of our results. PLEASE NOTE: This role is not eligible for sponsorship Ability to model Choice’s Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity. ​ CONNECT THE WORLD THROUGH THE POWER OF HOSPITALITY We bring together the people, brand and technology that enable the success of others – welcoming every guest, every partner, everywhere their journey takes them. Visit http://careers.choicehotels.com to learn more.