Payroll Accounting Manager

Highgate Hotels, LP

United States, Texas, Irving

Oct 19, 2025

Payroll Accounting Manager

Requisition ID

2025-70074

Category

Accounting/Finance

Job Location

US-TX-Irving

Property

Highgate Hotels Corporate Office TX

Compensation Type

Yearly

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

Highgate Corporate Offices Irving, TX

Overview

The Payroll Accounting Manager will be responsible for taking ownership of all payroll related activities in regards to the general ledger. The performance of this position will be primarily measured by how successful we are in the ensuring that all entries and reconciliations are completed.

Responsibilities

Prepare and post ledger entries with earnings and deductions

Prepare and post accrued payroll, vacation, annual bonuses, and severance
Initiate wire transfers and ACH payments for any off cycle manual payroll, if needed
Reconciles payroll-related general ledger accounts monthly and ensures reconciliations are completed timely and accurately
Prepare and maintain accounting files, records, and schedules
Produces ad hoc and recurring payroll reporting
Prepare and post entries to bill out allocated compensation to managed properties
Serves as a point of contact for compensation related queries
Evaluate processes and procedural documents for increased efficiencies and opportunities for continuous improvement
Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors
Document and update payroll procedures
Prepare and post entries of medical benefits allocations
Assists with compensation forecasting and annual budgets
Assists Payroll dept and HR with GL mapping of deductions and earnings codes

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required
Proficiency with Excel required
Proficient with Oracle accounting systems preferred
Proficient with ADP and/or Ceridian Dayforce preferred
Strong organizational, analytical, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prioritize and work independently with minimal supervision
A strong desire to develop into a future finance and accounting leader within a dynamic organization

Additional Qualifications - Preferred

Public Accounting experience preferred
Prior real estate or hospitality experience preferred
CPA or CPA candidate preferred