What are the responsibilities and job description for the Complex Accounts Payable Specialist position at Highgate?
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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.
With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value.
With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. www.highgate.com
Location
The Ambassador Hotel of Waikiki, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is located in the heart of Waikiki, on the south shore of Honolulu. The hotel is a comfortable home away from home, where our friendly staff and warm service perfectly capture the 'Spirit of Aloha'. Enjoy our spacious accommodations with all of the amenities of home. The Ambassador Hotel of Waikiki, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offers 311 spacious guest rooms accommodations with all of the amenities of home.
Overview
The Complex Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for ensuring proper review, timely processing and communicating of all disbursements in accordance with Highgate’s policies and procedures. This position is within the Highgate Family Office where a candidate will regularly communicate directly with Senior Management and family members.
Responsibilities
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.
With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value.
With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. www.highgate.com
Location
The Ambassador Hotel of Waikiki, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is located in the heart of Waikiki, on the south shore of Honolulu. The hotel is a comfortable home away from home, where our friendly staff and warm service perfectly capture the 'Spirit of Aloha'. Enjoy our spacious accommodations with all of the amenities of home. The Ambassador Hotel of Waikiki, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offers 311 spacious guest rooms accommodations with all of the amenities of home.
Overview
The Complex Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for ensuring proper review, timely processing and communicating of all disbursements in accordance with Highgate’s policies and procedures. This position is within the Highgate Family Office where a candidate will regularly communicate directly with Senior Management and family members.
Responsibilities
- This position is responsible for timely and accurate payments of obligations.
- Process approved disbursements
- Ensure that disbursements are processed completely and accurately on a timely basis
- Thorough review of accounts payable invoices and supporting documentation to ensure standard policies and procedures are followed
- Obtain required approvals and signatures on all disbursements as per policies
- Mail processed disbursement checks
- File and/or return supporting documentation in accordance with policies
- Prepare and record bank wires
- Assistance in the establishment, documentation and maintenance of Standard Operating Policies and Procedures, as well as internal control for our accounting operations
- Reconcile and process intercompany billings
- Track and process credit card statements for payment
- Track and process all expenses paid via ACH
- Prepare Accounts Payable reconciliation at month end
- Other special projects, reports, statements and responsibilities, as assigned
- At least 2 years of experience with accounts payable processing
- Bachelors degree preferred
- Strong computers skills, including Microsoft Office and financial accounting systems. Oracle experience preferred.
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work overtime as necessary to complete assigned duties