Accounts Payable Specialist

Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate’s portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues.

The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry’s most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands.

Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.

Located just steps away from top Big Easy attractions in the Arts District and French Quarter, this luxury hotel reflects the charm and mystery of New Orleans. Enjoy newly renovated accommodations and the flawless service of a professional, courteous staff that knows how to take care of everything.

The 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.

• 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