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Highgate

General Accountant

Highgate, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247

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Highgate Hotels

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.

Location

The Joseph Hotel - Nashville

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.

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.

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.

Ensure compliance with accounting policies and financial regulations. Help maintain internal controls to prevent fraud and financial mismanagement and assist with audit preparations.

Qualifications

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 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.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Hospitality

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