Accounting Clerk
Were looking for a detailoriented proactive Accounting Clerk who thrives in a fastpaced environment. As a key member of the Finance team youll be responsible for performing a variety of complex and confidential administrative duties. Your ability to work independently anticipate needs and resolve issues will ensure that you contribute effectively to our teams success. Clear and professional communication with all contacts is a must as is keeping the team updated on ongoing projects and tasks.
What Is in It for You:
- Inclusive empowering and positive workplace: We place people at the heart of everything we do fostering an environment where all team members are valued
- Passionate hospitality professionals: Enjoy working alongside colleagues who strive to make the world a more welcoming place while having fun in the process
- Global mobility opportunities: Live work and explore the world through our employee travel and internal transfer programs
- Competitive pay structure: Starting at $25.04 per hour (80% of rate) with the opportunity to increase to $31.31 after 3 months and biannual raises
- Complimentary meals through our Colleague Dining Program and uniform laundering services
- Employee benefit card: Enjoy discounted room rates and food & beverage offers at Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide
- Historic hotel environment: Work in a luxury hotel housed in a Vancouver heritage building with a rich legacy dating back to 1939
- Impact through corporate responsibility: Participate in initiatives like Planet 21 and RiiSE to make a difference
- Generous time off: Annual paid vacation sick leave statutory holidays and birthday leave
- Comprehensive benefits package: Including extended medical dental vision life insurance and disability benefits
- Companymatched pension plan and the option to enroll in the Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP)
- Monthly travel reimbursement for TransLink monthly passes
What You Will Be Doing:
- Deliver professional and friendly service at all times ensuring guest satisfaction
- Manage billing for Weddings/Groups: Timely and accurate invoicing following established processes
- Advanced deposits management: Maintain records of deposits applying or refunding as necessary
- Accounts Receivable: Apply payments to the ledger ensuring proper coding for the general ledger and completing daily shift closings
- Guest inquiry resolution: Address and resolve guest inquiries promptly while maintaining high hotel standards
- Collaboration with the accounting team: Assist with activities like accounts payable cost control cash management and credit/client billing as required
- Monthend procedures: Complete necessary closeout procedures for the monthend process
- Adhere to policies and standards: Follow department procedures and safety guidelines ensuring compliance with all hotel standards
- Additional duties as required: Be flexible and adaptable performing other tasks as assigned
Qualifications :
Your Experience and Skills Include:
- Previous office or accounting experience is required with a background in accounting or front office being an asset
- Strong interpersonal skills: Ability to communicate effectively with team members and guests
- Proficiency with computer software: Competency in using various applications to perform daily tasks
- Fluency in English: Strong written verbal and comprehension skills; additional languages are an asset
- Ability to perform under pressure: Handle multiple tasks and work effectively in a fastpaced environment
- Discretion with confidential information: Ability to manage sensitive data with care
- Customerfocused approach: Maintain professionalism and courtesy especially in challenging situations
- Attention to detail: Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
- Teamoriented: While working independently is essential you should also be able to collaborate seamlessly with your team
- Professional communication skills: Present and communicate clearly articulating ideas effectively
- Highly responsible and reliable: A dependable team member who can be trusted with critical responsibilities
Physical Aspects of the Position (include but are not limited to):
- Frequent sitting throughout the shift
- Typing speed: Ability to type at least 50 words per minute
- Manual dexterity: Ability to handle routine administrative tasks efficiently
Your team and working environment:
We are thrilled to welcome our guests back to Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Fairmont Hotel Vancouver known as the Castle in the City with its chateaustyle greenclad copper roof and gargoyles is an architectural landmark in the heart of Downton Vancouver that captures the hearts and imaginations of all who visit. A registered heritage property operating since 1939 the hotel symbolizes grandeur and timeless elegance. In spring 2019 Fairmont Hotel Vancouver completed a $75M fiveyear multiphase revitalization project. With its prestigious address on Georgia Street this castle is surrounded by a diverse arts community of galleries and theatres a thriving shopping district exhilarating nightlife and world class cuisine. Join our team and welcome our guests back to extraordinary experiences at their home away from home.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime