Staff Accountant Cash Applications & Accounts Receivable

About Us

HEI manages an unparalleled portfolio of leading full-service branded hotels and luxury and lifestyle independent hotels across the U.S. We are the acknowledged experts on upper-upscale, luxury, and premium select-serve hotels in urban, super-suburban, and destination locations. At HEI, we recognize that our enormous success is solely the result of our greatest asset: Our People. Where people work is a choice. Against that choice, our greatest obligation is to ensure day in and day out that our associates have the compensation and benefits they deserve and industry leading tools, training and support that they need to excel. At HEI, simply said, we honor the privilege of our associates choosing us by investing in and making them more valuable.

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Overview

The Staff Accountant – Cash Applications & Accounts Receivable is responsible for managing and overseeing complex accounts receivable activities to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of revenue and cash application processes. This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, analytical capability, and the ability to evaluate transactions, resolve discrepancies, and support financial reporting.

The position serves as a key resource within the accounting team, providing oversight of AR processes, supporting month-end close activities, and ensuring compliance with company policies, contractual terms, and applicable accounting standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Daily Cash Applications and Accounts Receivable

• Track and maintain daily cash activity, including accurate coding in cash tracker
• Prepare and post check deposits
• Process and post incoming payments from intercompany entities and external customers
• Prepare and distribute invoices and billing reports
• Maintain and update customer account records
• Monitor accounts receivable balances and investigate discrepancies
• Prepare and maintain monthly A/R aging reports
• Perform follow-up communications on outstanding balances, including email and phone outreach
• Prepare reoccurring ACH payment schedule and coordinate with customers or internal entities

Reconciliation & Month-End Close

• Perform A/R module month-end close procedures
• Assist with reconciliation of accounts receivable and related accounts
• Support escrow and other receivable-related tracking as needed
• Provide documentation and reporting for management review

General Accounting Support

• Assist with other cash activity tracking as needed
• Support intercompany billing processes
• Support month-end close activities related to receivables
• Assist with audit and reporting requests related to receivables
• Provide support on special projects and ad hoc assignments

Qualifications and Skills      

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
•  2+ years of accounting experience
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP/accounting systems (Oracle preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with intercompany billing
• Hospitality or multi-entity environment experience

Compensation

Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 Annually

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No

Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? Yes

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.