Accounting Generalist

Fairmont; Whistler Village; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized staff accommodation

Complimentary staff meals

Employee Travel Program discounts

Job summary

Fairmont Chateau Whistler, located at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, seeks an Accounting Generalist to manage wedding/group AR billing and support general ledger processes. The role emphasizes accuracy in invoicing, deposits, and payments while aligning with corporate policies.

Ideal candidates have a college degree in (or equivalent experience) in accounting, familiarity with hotel systems, and Excel proficiency. Immediate start offered; winter recruitment for Oct-Dec starts may apply.

Qualifications

• College degree in Business/Accounting or combination of experience and education.
• 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 (Birchstreet, Sun GFS, AP software).
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office required (Excel).

Responsibilities

• Provide timely billing of Wedding/Group accounts following invoicing process, maintaining records of deposits and applying or refunding as required.
• Apply payments to the accounts receivable ledger and perform daily shift closings with proper GL coding.
• Communicate and resolve guest inquiries promptly while adhering to hotel standards.
• Process group turnovers, conventions, and billing-related emails to manage the AR cycle.
• Administer group deposits and follow up on missing deposits and credit applications.
• Assist with accounting activities across hotel functions including AP, income audit, inventory cost control, banking, and credit/client billing as needed.
• Assist in scanning invoices, bank debits and documents to the Centralized Accounting Service Delivery Team.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

General Ledger

Excel

Hospitality experience

Education

College degree in Business/Accounting

Tools

Opera PMS

Birchstreet

Sun GFS

Silverware POS

Micros POS

Job description

Nestled at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, just two hours north of Downtown Vancouver, Fairmont Chateau Whistler defines mountain luxury. Offering ski-in, ski-out convenience in the winter, and an on-site championship golf course in the summer, we are Canada’s year-round outdoor adventure destination. Additionally, we are Whistler's largest conference resort hotel, offering 5 unique dining outlets, a slope-side Health Club, and 519 guestrooms and suites.

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: $56,000 - $58,200 per annum dependent on experience

This position is available for an immediate start. If you are unable to start right away, we will be launching our winter recruitment campaign in early August for roles with start dates between October and December.

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 self-motivated 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


• Subsidized staff accommodationprovided


• Complimentary mealin our staff cafeteria per shift


• Access to our Employee Travel Program, with discounts on room rates and food & beverageat Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide

Additional Information

Visa Requirements: To progress with your application, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application or recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: [email protected] .

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