Staff Accountant

Highgate; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate is seeking an accounting professional to prepare and review financial data for a portfolio of properties. You will reconcile hotels' balance sheets, review GLs, and support budgeting, forecasting, and audits.

The role requires an Associate degree or higher in Accounting, 2+ years of experience, and familiarity with Excel, Word, and BlackLine. Hospitality experience is preferred, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Accounting is required.
• 2+ years of accounting experience preferred.
• Hospitality and hotel experience preferred.
• BlackLine experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with AP/GL and reconciliations beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete balance sheet reconciliations on assigned hotels
• Perform a detailed general ledger review monthly for each property to ensure accurate financial statements
• Work with AP and Payroll department on resolution of any issues
• Ensure open items identified during the balance sheet reconciliation process have been communicated with follow-up as necessary
• Review and approve PO’s for each property with a focus on accuracy of GL coding
• Assist with annual budgeting and monthly forecasting
• Develop a relationship with each General Manager in order to assist with any Accounting and AP related items
• Hold weekly calls with the General Managers to discuss any issues
• Review 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 basis
• Provide support on ad hoc projects

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Overtime availability

A/R experience

Education

Associate degree or higher in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Word

BlackLine

Job description

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

The ideal candidate will be responsible for timely and accurate preparation of financial accounting data in a variety of areas. It is essential that this candidate brings analytical and organizational skills in order to best support the accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete balance sheet reconciliations on assigned hotels
• Perform a detailed general ledger review monthly for each property to ensure accurate financial statements
• Work with AP and Payroll department on resolution of any issues
• Ensure open items identified during the balance sheet reconciliation process have been communicated with follow-up as necessary
• Review and approve PO’s for each property with a focus on accuracy of GL coding
• Assist with annual budgeting and monthly forecasting
• Develop a relationship with each General Manager in order to assist with any Accounting and AP related items
• Hold weekly calls with the General Managers to discuss any issues
• Review 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 basis
• Provide support on ad hoc projects

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Accounting required
• Strong PC skills including Excel and Word
• Strong organizational, analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary to complete assigned tasks.
• Hospitality and hotel specific experience preferred
• Blackline experience strongly preferred
• A/R experience strongly preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment