accounting clerk Athabasca Hotel Jasper Alberta

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; Municipality of Jasper; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Jasper is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support its financial operations. Responsibilities include managing accounts receivable, preparing payroll, and conducting bank reconciliations. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and 1-2 years of experience in accounting. Proficiency in accounting software and attention to detail are essential. This role requires ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while meeting tight deadlines. A housing allowance and other benefits are provided.

Benefits

Housing allowance

Vision care

Dental care

Life insurance

Extended health care

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of accounting or related experience.
• Ability to work in a rural area and willing to relocate.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and manual accounting practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable and collect payments from debtors.
• Prepare bank reconciliations.
• Prepare payroll and manage payroll-related tasks.
• Perform financial calculations related to costing and budgeting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Organization

Team player

Education

Secondary (high school) graduation certificate

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Database software

Job description

Accounting Clerk – Athabasca Hotel, Jasper, Alberta

Location: Jasper, AB
Compensation: $18.50 per hour
Job Type: Permanent, Full‑time (40–44 hrs per week)
Shift: Regular hours with overtime availability

Job Summary

Support the hotel’s financial operations, handling day‑to‑day accounting tasks such as accounts receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations, budgeting, and reporting. Maintain filing systems, perform clerical duties, and manage cash deposits. Work in a fast‑paced, rural hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable and collect payments from debtors.
• Prepare bank reconciliations.
• Prepare payroll and manage payroll–related tasks.
• Perform financial calculations related to costing and budgeting.
• Store, update, and retrieve financial data.
• Maintain filing and record systems.
• Prepare financial and operational reports.
• Manage cash, balance, and deposit cash.

Qualifications

• Secondary (high school) graduation certificate.
• 1–2 years of accounting or related experience.
• Ability to work in a rural area and willing to relocate.
• Proficiency in accounting software, database software, spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of MS Excel and MS Windows.
• Understanding of bookkeeping and manual accounting practices.
• Security and safety awareness; criminal record check required.
• Good transportation/travel information and own vehicle.
• Fast‑paced environment; able to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and handle a large workload.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, client focus, excellent oral communication, organization, reliability, quick learner, versatility, resourcefulness, and team player skills.

Computer & Technology Requirements

• Accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, etc.)
• Database software
• Spreadsheet proficiency – Microsoft Excel
• Basic knowledge of MS Windows operating systems
• Bookkeeping and accounting manual procedures

Benefits

• Housing allowance
• Vision care
• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Extended health care