Highgate · 2 days ago
Staff Accountant
Honolulu, HI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelHighgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company recognized for its innovative approach in the industry. The Accountant role involves managing accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing, and maintaining vendor relations.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Review, code and process vendor invoices
Maintain vendor files and statements
Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries
Verify that purchasing procedures are followed
Ensure invoices received from the properties have correct purchase order attached. Ensure account coding is accurate and all invoices, are turned in, on a timely basis
Coordinate with the properties on weekly check run requests
Assist the sales effort in establishing customer credit in accordance with Highgate Hotels’ policies
Assist in the credit process of application processing, reference checks, credit limitation, direct billing list, deposit requirements, and all other credit-related activities
Respond to customer inquiries in a timely fashion and communicate all issues and/or disputes to the appropriate supervisor(s)
Post city ledger payments in property management system, reconcile and bill all city ledger accounts
Maintain an efficient collection process to include an organized filing and tracing system, issuing letters, monitoring returned checks and charge backs, performing collection calls and preparing bad debt write-offs
Perform follow-up billing and credit collection documentation and inform Supervisor of any potential collection issues
Monitor guest ledger, advance deposit ledger and any other related ledgers to ensure proper internal control
Keep management aware of any unusual operation or financial occurrences and/or significant deviations from policies and procedures
Ensure overall guest satisfaction
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent and/or related experience in a hotel or a related field preferred
Must be proficient in Windows, Company approved spreadsheets and word processing
Flexible and long hours sometimes required
Sedentary work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times
Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner
Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests
Strong organizational and prioritizing skills
Must be detailed orientated
Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines
Ability to work independently
Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner
Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings
Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotels Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag
Comply with Highgate Hotels Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations
Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions
Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary
Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives
Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas
Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information
Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs
Perform other duties as requested by management
Preferred
College courses in an associate field preferred
Company
Highgate
Highgate is a United States-based real estate investment and hospitality management firm.
Founded in 1988
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Trilantic North America
2014-10-08Private Equity
Leadership Team
Arash Azarbarzin
Chief Executive Officer
Graham Rumble
Chief Financial Officer | Family Office
Recent News
2025-07-08
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