Staff Accountant

Compensation TypeYearlyHighgate HotelsHighgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value.With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. LocationHighgate Corporate Offices Irving, TXOverviewDue to tremendous growth in our Select Service Division we are seeking a highly skilled Staff Accountant to join our organization. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for reconciling the general ledger accounts and performing the daily cash reconciliation and income journal process for each of his/her hotel assignments. The performance of this position will be primarily measured by how successful we are in the ensuring that all entries and reconciliations are completed daily.ResponsibilitiesPrepare and complete balance sheet reconciliations on assigned hotelsPerform a detailed general ledger review monthly for each property to ensure accurate financial statementsWork with AP and Payroll department on resolution of any issuesEnsure open items identified during the balance sheet reconciliation process have been communicated with follow-up as necessaryReview and approve PO’s for each property with a focus on accuracy of GL codingAssist with annual budgeting and monthly forecastingDevelop a relationship with each General Manager in order to assist with any Accounting and AP related itemsHold weekly calls with the General Managers to discuss any issuesReview P&L statements with GM’s in Accounting System Preparing and posting approved monthly financial statement journal entries Assist in the accounting and transition of new property acquisitions Play an integral part in the successful completion of external financial audits, including reconciliation requests and delivering information requested by auditors on a timely basisProvide support on ad hoc projectsQualificationsAssociate degree or higher in Accounting requiredStrong PC skills including Excel and WordStrong organizational, analytical, verbal and written communication skills.Ability to work overtime as necessary to complete assigned tasks.Hospitality and hotel specific experience preferredBlackline experience strongly preferredA/R experience strongly preferredMinimum of 2 years of experienceAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentJob SummaryRequisition ID: 2026-78950Category: Accounting/FinanceJob Location: US-TX-IrvingProperty: Highgate Hotels Corporate Office TX