Staff Accountant
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onAnderson Street, Irving, Dallas County, Texas, 75062, United States
About the Team
Highgate Hotels Corporate Office in New York is a leading real estate and hospitality management company dedicated to innovative strategies and performance-driven operations. Our Finance, Accounting & Administration team operates within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, supporting a diverse portfolio of hotels across the Hospitality & Travel industry.
About the Role
As a Staff Accountant, you will be a key partner to hotel and corporate teams, ensuring the integrity of our financial operations. This role exists to maintain the accuracy and timeliness of our general ledger, manage month-end and year-end close activities, and provide critical financial insights that drive business decisions. You will navigate a dynamic landscape where your work directly influences the financial health of our properties. The position offers significant exposure to the inner workings of a leading hospitality organization and provides clear opportunities for professional growth.
Hiring Process
Candidates selected for an interview will engage in a structured process designed to assess both technical accounting proficiency and cultural fit within our team.
Equal Opportunity
Highgate Hotels is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, religion, gender, or other protected characteristics.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Anderson Street, Irving, Dallas County, Texas, 75062, United States
Irving, Texas
Key Responsibilities
- check_circlePrepare and post journal entries for multi-property hospitality portfolio
- check_circlePerform balance sheet and bank reconciliations on a monthly basis
- check_circleSupport month-end and year-end close activities ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- check_circleAssist with preparation of internal financial statements and management reports
- check_circleMaintain compliance with US GAAP and company accounting policies
- check_circleCoordinate with hotel and corporate teams to resolve accounting issues
- check_circleSupport audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests
- check_circleContribute to process improvements and automation within the finance function
- check_circleAnalyze variances versus budget and forecast to explain key drivers
Requirements
- verifiedUS GAAP knowledge
- verifiedAdvanced Excel proficiency (VLOOKUP, pivot tables)
- verifiedExperience with major ERP/GL systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
- verifiedCPA or CPA-eligible preferred
- verifiedCertified Management Accountant (CMA) a plus
Nice to Have
CPA or CPA-eligible preferred. Certified Management Accountant (CMA) a plus.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical Insurancecheck_circleDental Insurancecheck_circleVision Insurancecheck_circleLife Insurancecheck_circle401k
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: General Ledger Accounting, Account Reconciliations, Month-End Close, Year-End Close, Us Gaap, Financial Reporting, Variance Analysis, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Excel.
Education: No degree explicitly required; CPA or CPA-eligible preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Staff Accountant at Highgate
What does a Staff Accountant at Highgate do?expand_more
In this Staff Accountant at Highgate role, you will 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 activities ensuring accuracy and timeliness; and assist with preparation of internal financial statements and management reports.
What are the requirements for this Staff Accountant role?expand_more
Highgate is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: US GAAP knowledge; Advanced Excel proficiency (VLOOKUP, pivot tables); Experience with major ERP/GL systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite); CPA or CPA-eligible preferred; and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) a plus.
Where is the Staff Accountant role at Highgate located?expand_more
Staff Accountant at Highgate is based in Anderson Street, Irving, Dallas County, Texas, 75062, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Staff Accountant job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Highgate has listed this Staff Accountant role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Staff Accountant role?expand_more
Candidates for Staff Accountant at Highgate should have mid level.
What skills do you need for the Staff Accountant role at Highgate?expand_more
Key skills for Staff Accountant at Highgate include General Ledger Accounting; Account Reconciliations; Month-End Close; Year-End Close; Us Gaap; Financial Reporting; Variance Analysis; and Accounts Payable.
What education is required for Staff Accountant at Highgate?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: No degree explicitly required; CPA or CPA-eligible preferred.
What category does the Staff Accountant role belong to?expand_more
Staff Accountant at Highgate is part of the accounting & finance job category on Recrutus.