OverviewThe Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting the Manager of Accounting in maintaining accurate and timely financial reporting; ensuring acceptable levels of internal control; ensuring hotel compliance to Highgate Hotels Standard Operating Procedures; and supporting team members. For this role, the emphasis is placed on recording monthly expenses for a group of select service hotels through our global entry process and reconciling and resolving balance sheet variances.ResponsibilitiesReconcile, record, and maintain prepaid insurance and insurance refunds for the assigned portfolio.Prepare and complete balance sheet reconciliations on assigned accounts.Prepare and post monthly global entries, working with field and operations to accurately reflect their expenses.Ensure open items identified during the monthly balance sheet reconciliation process have been communicated with follow-up as necessary.Understand and adhere to all internal controls and processes.Develop a relationship with individual Hotel Controllers and various teams within the organization.Prepare documentation for external auditors.Analyze financial statements for discrepancies and alert the Manager of Accounting if necessary.Provide training and support to the accounting team.Provide support on the AR process as needed.Provide support on ad‑hoc projects.QualificationsBachelor's Degree or higher in Accounting required.Strong PC skills including Excel and Word.Strong organizational, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.Ability to work overtime as necessary to complete assigned tasks.Hospitality and hotel‑specific experience preferred.BlackLine experience strongly preferred.Oracle experience strongly preferred.A/R experience strongly preferred.Minimum of 2 years of experience.Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.#J-18808-Ljbffr