Staff Accountant - Hospitality Finances & GL Reconciliations

Talentify; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance, dental, vision

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer-m

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave (per law)

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Highgate Hotels is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Select Service Division at our Irving, TX location. The role focuses on reconciling general ledger accounts, daily cash reconciliation, and posting income journal entries for each hotel assignment, with daily completion and accuracy as the measure of success.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or higher in accounting, strong Excel and Word skills, and at least 2 years of experience in hospitality accounting.

Qualifications

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

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

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Overtime willingness

Hospitality experience

A/R experience

Fast-paced environment

Education

Associate degree or higher in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Word

Blackline

Job description

Highgate Hotels is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Select Service Division at our Irving, TX location. The role focuses on reconciling general ledger accounts, daily cash reconciliation, and posting income journal entries for each hotel assignment, with daily completion and accuracy as the measure of success.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or higher in accounting, strong Excel and Word skills, and at least 2 years of experience in hospitality accounting.