Accountant (General Ledger)

Shiji is a global technology company dedicated to providing innovative solutions for the hospitality industry, ensuring seamless operations for hoteliers day and night.  

Built on the Shiji Platform—the only truly global hotel technology platform—Shiji’s cloud-based portfolio includes Property Management System, Point-of-Sale, guest engagement, distribution, payments, and data intelligence solutions for over 91,000 hotels worldwide, including the largest chains.  

With more than 5,000 employees across the world, Shiji is a trusted partner for the world’s leading hoteliers, delivering technology that works as continuously as the industry itself. That’s why the best hotels run on Shiji—day and night. While its primary focus is on hospitality, Shiji also serves select customers in food service, retail, and entertainment in certain regions. 

The best hotels run on Shiji—day and night.

Job Summary:

The Accountant will support general ledger (GL) accounting activities for our U.S. entity, ensuring accurate financial records, timely month-end processes, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and Shiji`s accounting policies. This role will assist with journal entries, reconciliations, tax-related schedules, audits, and reporting while collaborating closely with the international finance team, tax consultants, and international GL colleagues.

What You’ll Do:

• Support general ledger (GL) accounting for the U.S. entity, ensuring compliance with internal accounting policies and U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare and post journal entries with proper documentation and accuracy.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities, including the preparation of supporting schedules in line with company deadlines.
• Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. federal, state, and local tax requirements by managing standard filings internally and coordinating complex matters with external tax advisors.
• Maintain oversight of U.S. Sales and use tax requirements, including reconciliations and preparation of supporting schedules for submission by an external service provider.
• Prepare GL-related documentation and schedules required for tax filings, audits, and external reviews.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements in collaboration with tax advisors and support external audits.
• Act as a point of contact for U.S. related GL and group audit inquiries.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and tax advisors to maintain complete and accurate financial records.
• Collaborate with the International GL Team to ensure consistency and alignment of accounting practices across regions.
• Help maintain organized documentation and contribute to process improvements and efficiency initiatives within the GL function.
• Perform other accounting tasks as needed to support the finance team.

Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, skills, and abilities):

• 2–4 years of experience in accounting, including exposure to general ledger responsibilities and reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP; experience supporting audits or tax schedules.
• Familiarity with U.S. federal, state, and local tax requirements, including Sales & Use tax (experience preparing schedules or reconciliations preferred).
• Experience in a corporate or multinational environment is an advantage.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Microsoft Navision or similar preferred) and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong proficiency in English, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal form
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid working environment based out of our Polanco office, while collaborating effectively across teams and time zones.

Preferred Qualifications/Nice to Have:

• SOX familiarity and other compliance and process controls.

Shiji US, Inc does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, ancestry, genetic information, veteran status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, and matriculation or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions at Shiji US, Inc are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Shiji US, Inc is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process.  If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].