Staff Accountant – Cash Applications & Accounts Receivable
HEI Hotels and Resorts • Norwalk, Connecticut • Full Time
Posted on Wed, May 27, 2026
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.Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!
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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 AnnuallyTipped/Service Charge Eligible? NoDiscretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? YesBenefits
HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!
For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.
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.