Job Description

Compensation Type

Yearly

Highgate Hotels

Hotel Trader, a subsidiary of Highgate, is a technology-driven platform focused on transforming how hotels manage distribution, payments, and operational workflows. Built at the intersection of hospitality and technology, Hotel Trader leverages data, automation, and modern infrastructure to streamline financial and operational processes across a global network of hotel partners.

Backed by Highgate’s scale and industry expertise, Hotel Trader operates as a fast-growing, product-led organization, delivering innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, transparency, and performance within the hospitality ecosystem. The platform is designed to support evolving market dynamics, enabling hotels to better manage revenue flows, optimize working capital, and improve overall operational visibility.

With a globally distributed team and a strong focus on continuous innovation, Hotel Trader combines the agility of a technology company with the strategic depth of a leading hospitality group, offering a unique opportunity to drive impact in a rapidly evolving space.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to lead full-cycle accounting activities for our organization. This role will serve as the bridge between operations and finance, overseeing both AP and AR functions while ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent problem-solving skills, and experience working in a fast-paced, technology-driven, international business environment. This position requires ownership of month-end close, audit coordination, and compliance-related filings, with the ability to implement process improvements across the finance function.

This position is designed as a growth opportunity, with a clear path to transition into an Accounting Manager role within 6 to 12 months, including future responsibility for managing the AP and AR teams, based on performance and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle accounting, including journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Lead and manage the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Review and monitor AP and AR activities, providing oversight and support to both teams
• Review vendor payments, cash applications, credit adjustments, and escalations
• Own the supplier/vendor setup process, ensuring accurate documentation, proper controls, and timely onboarding
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
• Prepare financial analysis, variance explanations, and monthly reporting for leadership
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, providing schedules and documentation
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual sales tax filings across relevant jurisdictions
• Prepare and submit bank covenant calculations and compliance reporting
• Support cash flow analysis, bank reconciliations, and treasury-related activities
• Participate in ERP-related projects including enhancements, data clean-up, and process automation
• Assist with system integrations, reporting improvements, and GL structure updates
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Development, Account Managers, etc) to research and resolve discrepancies
• Identify process gaps and lead initiatives to streamline accounting and reporting workflows
• Coordinate and manage offshore accounting support teams in Asia, ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with the company

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/CMA preferred but not required
• 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting; at least 1 year of Big 4 experience preferred
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and month-end close requirements
• Experience overseeing or supporting AP and AR teams
• Experience managing offshore teams, preferably in Asia
• Experience with ERP systems; Oracle ERP and BI tools are a plus
• High proficiency with Excel, including managing complex spreadsheets (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, reconciliations)
• Strong ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Experience in a technology-driven or international business environment is preferred
• High proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required
• Ability to work U.S. Central Time (CST)