General Accountant

Knowledge of an accounting system will be considered an asset. The candidate will report to the Director of Finance and will be supported by the Director of Finance. He/She will be a key member of the hotel’s accounting and administration team.  With experience focused on both clientele and our employees, which is at the heart of everything we do, the chosen individual will be responsible for all aspects related to the hotel’s financial activities by producing accurate and timely analyses and reports to assist managers in the decision-making process.

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Summary

Within the accounting department, the incumbent is responsible for coordinating and supporting the complete management of accounts receivable & payable. If you are passionate about accounting, love to learn, and want to gain experience in all dimensions of accounting,  this is an excellent opportunity to learn more. Experience in hospitality is an asset as well as experience in a unionized environment. Additionally, he or she will be tasked with working in collaboration with the hotel departments to ensure interdepartmental links.

Responsibilities

• Customer service – is a priority at all times;

• Maintain established accounting procedures and policies.

• Open and periodically update supplier accounts : collect relevant company details to open the supplier in the accounting system

• Verify & set up supplier accounts, reconcile monthly statements and transactions of associates;

• Application of company policies and procedures related to accounts payable & receivable 

• Ensure the follow-up of all capital expenditure invoices  and prepaid invoices

• Maintain & follow procedures with various hotel departments to collect, assemble, code invoices and enter them into the accounting system ;

• Responsible for the procedure related to expense accounts, file openings, approval, coding and appropriate allocation with authorized persons ;

• Reconcile balances of suppliers and customers in the management system <

• Participate in the closing of the accounting period (end of month) ; preparation and entry of the payable accrual;

• Participate in month-end analysis and the annual budgeting process 

• Review and reconcile work performed by others in the accounting office;

• Assist accounts receivable in preparing billing for airlines and groups

• Assist in the setup of expense budget files

• Maintain accounting books by verifying and recording account transactions.

• Protect the organization’s value by maintaining the confidentiality of information

• Monthly update of expenditures related to the Capex budget 

• Follow up with government stakeholders as needed (permits, taxes, etc.) ;

• Maintain archives,  file accounting documents and paid invoices

• Versatile – assists in accounting tasks of other colleagues in the accounting office during vacations;

• Any other related tasks as needed.

• Strong customer service skills and anticipation of needs;

• Planning, organizing, and knowing how to manage priorities.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Communication skills

• Calm and well-balanced approach to managing priorities

• Respect for others, Integrity, and Accountability

• Pride and attention to detail - Preference for an organized work environment

• Desired qualifications

• College Studies Certificate (AEC) or College Diploma (DEC) in hotel management or accounting

• Very good knowledge of the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook);

• Fluency in French and English (knowledge of another language will be considered an asset).

• Knowledge of OPERA computer systems will be considered an asset