Staff Accountant

American Accounting Association; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Hotels Corporate Office - NY is seeking a Staff Accountant to support our Finance, Accounting & Administration team in the Hospitality & Travel industry. This role handles general ledger maintenance, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close across a multi-property portfolio.

You will prepare financial reports, analyze variances, ensure US GAAP compliance, and collaborate with hotel and corporate teams to deliver data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Experience in general ledger accounting and month-end close processes.
• Ability to prepare financial statements and reports under US GAAP.
• Proficient in bank reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups; familiarity with SAP/Oracle/NetSuite.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries for multi-property hospitality portfolio.
• Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Support month-end and year-end close, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist with preparation of internal financial statements and management reports.
• Analyze variances vs. budget/forecast and explain key drivers.
• Maintain compliance with US GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Coordinate with hotel and corporate teams to resolve accounting issues.
• Support audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests.
• Contribute to process improvements and automation within the finance function.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to provide data-driven financial insights.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Account reconciliations

Month-end close

US GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Variance and trend analysis

Accounts payable/receivable processing

Advanced Excel

ERP/GL systems

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Staff Accountant

Employer Highgate Hotels Corporate Office - NY Location Irving, Texas Salary Competitive Closing date Sep 11, 2026

Focus Area Corporate / International Finance Role Type Accountant Role Level Staff Certifications CISA – Certified Information System Auditor Work Mode Hybrid Employment Type Full Time Organization Type Corporate

Highgate Hotels Corporate Office - NY is seeking a Staff Accountant to support our Finance, Accounting & Administration team in the Hospitality & Travel industry. This role is responsible for general ledger maintenance, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities across a diverse portfolio of hotels. The Staff Accountant prepares financial reports, analyzes variances, and ensures compliance with US GAAP and company policies. Partnering closely with hotel and corporate teams in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, this position offers exposure to innovative hospitality strategies, performance-driven operations, and opportunities for professional growth within a leading real estate and hospitality management company.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries for multi-property hospitality portfolio
• Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Support month-end and year-end close, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Assist with preparation of internal financial statements and management reports
• Analyze variances vs. budget/forecast and explain key drivers
• Maintain compliance with US GAAP and company accounting policies
• Coordinate with hotel and corporate teams to resolve accounting issues
• Support audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests
• Contribute to process improvements and automation within the finance function
• Collaborate cross-functionally to provide data-driven financial insights

Required Skills

• General ledger accounting
• Account reconciliations
• Month-end and year-end close
• US GAAP knowledge
• Financial reporting
• Variance and trend analysis
• Accounts payable/receivable processing
• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
• ERP/GL systems (SAP/Oracle/Net
• Suite)
• Budgeting and forecasting support