General Accountant

Highgate Hotels - Nashville, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Nashville, TN

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The General Accountant at Highgate Hotels is responsible for assisting the Director of Finance and Assistant Director of Finance in maintaining accurate financial reporting and ensuring compliance with legal regulations and company procedures. The role focuses on key accounting functions such as income journal management, internal audits, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, while also supporting month-end and year-end closing processes.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for income journal, internal audits, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Monitor, prepare, and communicate financial reports in accordance with due dates.
• Ensure compliance with Highgate's internal financial audit.
• Communicate with CS to ensure accurate and timely group and function payments.
• Assist with collection calls on outstanding accounts and monitor outgoing vendor payments.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.

Requirements

• High school education; ideally an associate degree or higher in Accounting or related field.
• Experience in hotel accounting is preferred.
• Superb organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to use computers, various software, and a calculator with ease.
• Effective and courteous communication skills over the telephone and in person.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a hospitality environment.
• Proficiency in accounting software.