General Accountant

Compensation Type

Hourly

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 out performance 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.

The Joseph Hotel - Nashville

As a General Accountant, you will be responsible for performing a variety of accounting tasks, ensuring the accurate processing of financial transactions, maintaining financial records, and supporting the overall financial health of the hotel.

• Accounting & Financial Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and process daily journal entries for revenue, expenses, and operational activities. Reconcile financial accounts (bank, credit card, etc.) regularly and assist in month-end and year-end closings.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Process timely payments to vendors, review invoices for accuracy, and manage the accounts receivable process to ensure prompt collections. Resolve discrepancies and assist in invoice reconciliation.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports, ensuring data accuracy. Support financial analysis, including variance reporting, and assist in compiling data for quarterly and annual reports.
• Compliance & Internal Controls: Ensure compliance with accounting policies and financial regulations. Help maintain internal controls to prevent fraud and financial mismanagement and assist with audit preparations.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in Finance or Accounting, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and practices.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required and a familiarity with M-3 Accounting Systems, Profit Sage Budget/Forecast, Dayforce, Lightspeed, and Micros is preferred.
• Knowledge of Nashville Sales/Occupancy/Use tax reporting and local tax rules is preferred.