Senior Staff Accountant

Highgate Hotels L.P.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Hotels L.P. is seeking a detail‑oriented Accountant to support Consolidation, Hotel Accounting and audits across multiple properties. You will coordinate monthly closes, ensure US GAAP compliance and prepare reports for investors and lenders.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting, 2+ years in public accounting (real estate or hospitality preferred), and proficiency with Excel and Oracle. CPA or CPA‑candidate is a plus; strong written and verbal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 2+ years of public accounting experience preferred.
• Prior real estate or hospitality experience preferred.
• CPA, or CPA candidate preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel required.
• Proficient with Oracle accounting systems preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
• A strong desire to develop into a future finance and accounting leader within a dynamic organization

Responsibilities

• Assist in accounting, financial reporting and controllership functions for assigned hotels and/or entities.
• Perform monthly analytical reviews of the properties’ financial statements ensuring compliance with US GAAP.
• Coordinate with investors and lenders on ad hoc requests.
• Supervise and review the accounting for fixed assets at each of the assigned properties.
• Assist in managing the disbursement and reconciliation process for large-scale property renovations.
• Manage intercompany accounting transactions.
• Perform consolidation of multi-tiered entity structures.
• Compile financial reporting deliverables for investors and lenders.
• Review monthly account reconciliations and coordinate with off-shore resources to ensure reconciliations are completed timely.
• Perform as well as supervise off-shore resources tasked with preparing and posting monthly financial statement close entries and performing reconciliations.
• Manage payable transactions of the assigned entities.
• Assist in the accounting and transitions for new property acquisitions.
• Play an integral part in the successful completion of external financial audits, including report drafting and delivering information requested by auditors on a timely basis.
• Assist in the establishment, documentation and maintenance of Standard Accounting Policies and Procedures and internal controls for our accounting operations.
• Identify and make suggestions for improvements of current processes.
• Other special projects and responsibilities, as assigned.]
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Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA candidate preferred

Tools

Excel

Oracle

Job description

Compensation Type

Yearly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate 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.www.highgate.com

Location

Highgate Corporate Offices Irving, TX

Overview

This position is responsible for all accounting responsibilities related to various disciplines within the accounting department, which would include: Consolidation Accounting, Hotel Accounting, & Internal/External audits.

Responsibilities

• Assist in accounting, financial reporting and controllership functions for assigned hotels and/or entities.
• Perform monthly analytical reviews of the properties’ financial statements ensuring compliance with US GAAP.
• Coordinate with investors and lenders on ad hoc requests.
• Supervise and review the accounting for fixed assets at each of the assigned properties.
• Assist in managing the disbursement and reconciliation process for large-scale property renovations.
• Manage intercompany accounting transactions.
• Perform consolidation of multi-tiered entity structures.
• Compile financial reporting deliverables for investors and lenders.
• Review monthly account reconciliations and coordinate with off-shore resources to ensure reconciliations are completed timely.
• Perform as well as supervise off-shore resources tasked with preparing and posting monthly financial statement close entries and performing reconciliations.
• Manage payable transactions of the assigned entities.
• Assist in the accounting and transitions for new property acquisitions.
• Play an integral part in the successful completion of external financial audits, including report drafting and delivering information requested by auditors on a timely basis.
• Assist in the establishment, documentation and maintenance of Standard Accounting Policies and Procedures and internal controls for our accounting operations.
• Identify and make suggestions for improvements of current processes.
• Other special projects and responsibilities, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• 2+ years of public accounting experience preferred
• Prior real estate or hospitality experience preferred
• CPA, or CPA candidate preferred
• Proficiency with Excel required
• Proficient with Oracle accounting systems preferred
• Strong organizational, analytical, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prioritize and work independently with minimal supervision
• A strong desire to develop into a future finance and accounting leader within a dynamic organization