Accounting Generalist
Accounting Generalist
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Job Description
Accounting Generalist
The Finance Department of the Fairmont Chateau Whistler is looking for a dynamic organized and collaborative team player. This role requires proficiency in Client Accounts Receivable billing (wedding group) as a primary role with general ledger accounting exposure to process receivable accounts while ensuring adherence to standards required by corporate policies.
Salary Range: $56000 $58200 per annum dependent on experience
Job Duties Include:
- Provide timely billing of Wedding/Group accounts following invoicing process while maintaining records of advance deposits apply as specified or refund as required
- Apply payments to the accounts receivables ledger and perform daily shift closing; ensure all postings are properly coded for the general ledger
- Communicate and solve guest inquiries (verbal and written) promptly and comply with all reasonable requests while adhering to hotel business standards
- Process group turnovers convention resumes & billing related emails / correspondence to administer the full accounts receivable cycle
- Administer group deposits and follow up on any missing deposits and credit applications when necessary
- Work collaboratively with accounting personnel to assist with accounting related activities of the hotel which include accounts payable income audit food and beverage physical inventory cost control banking/cash management and credit / client billing on an as needed basis
- Assist in scanning invoices bank direct debit and documents to the Centralized Accounting Service Delivery Team along with other ad hoc duties
Qualifications :
- College degree in Business/Accounting or combination of experience and education
- Previous Hospitality Operations exposure and Accounts Receivable experience preferred
- Familiarity with hotel operating systems (Opera PMS Silverware POS and/or Micros POS) and exposure to accounting systems an asset (i.e. Birchstreet procurement tool Sun GFS back of house and Accounts Payable software)
- Knowledge in Microsoft Office required (Excel in particular)
- Excellent administrative/analytical ability; interpersonal/communication skills and selfmotivated to work in a safe prudent and organized manner
- Willing to work a flexible schedule in order to accomplish all major responsibilities including extended hours at month end. Able to meet deadlines with quality results
Job Perks & Benefits:
- Subsidized staff accommodation provided
- Complimentary meal in our staff cafeteria per shift
- Access to our Employee Travel Program with discounts on room rates and food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide
- Hotel leisure benefits including Golf/Ski passes
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
