Staff Accountant – Payroll, Income Audit, Accounts Receivable

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Highgate

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Highgate, located at The Elser Hotel & Residences in Downtown Miami. Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry, with a dominant presence in major U.S. gateway cities. This role is crucial for assisting the Director of Finance and Assistant Director of Finance in maintaining accurate and timely financial reporting, ensuring acceptable levels of internal control, compliance with regulations, and safeguarding owners/investors assets, with a primary focus on Payroll, Income Audit, and Accounts Receivable.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Miami, FL
• Team: Reports to Director of Finance and Assistant Director of Finance
• Mission: Own the accurate and timely processing and collection of Payroll, Income Audit, and Accounts Receivable to support the hotel’s financial health.
• Tech Stack: Windows, Microsoft Office (Intermediate Excel, Basic Word), BiPortal, Hotel PMS Opera (preferred)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Reporting: Deliver accurate financial reports according to Highgate’s established due dates.
• Payroll Management: Manage the full payroll cycle, including time and attendance, processing earnings/deductions, and preparing required journal entries.
• Accounts Receivable: Oversee daily accounts receivable functions, including credit approval, billing, collection calls, and managing customer inquiries.
• Income Audit: Conduct daily income audits and ensure timely data entry into the BiPortal.
• Month-End Support: Contribute to the monthly close by accurately posting assigned journal entries.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. College courses in an associated or related field or related experience in a Hotel or Hospitality environment.
• Experience: Accounts Receivable and Payroll experience is preferred.
• Skills: Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office (Intermediate Excel, Basic Word); effective verbal and written communication; ability to multitask and prioritize departmental functions; problem-solving; maintaining confidentiality of information.
• Bonus: Hotel PMS Opera experience; flexibility for long hours, especially during month-end periods; ability to cross-train in other areas within the Accounting Department.