Accounting Technician-Renaissance Ottawa Downtown

Gexel Telecom International Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

RIMAP Hospitality seeks an Accounting Technician to maintain financial health through accounts payable/receivable, daily deposits, and regulatory compliance. The role includes budgeting, financial analysis, and audit support within the finance department.

The position emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and accountability, supporting strategic objectives and collaboration with hotel leadership and regional controllers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in hospitality or accounting.
• Degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management or related field with 3 years hotel finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of auditing techniques and hotel standards; familiarity with hotel operations.

Responsibilities

• Record and reconcile daily deposits, including credit cards.
• Monitor daily income and ensure accuracy of postings.
• Process invoices, manage payables, and schedule payments to ensure smooth operations.
• Coordinate with department heads on accounting issues and meetings.
• Assist with payroll and audits; support regional financial controls.

Skills

Communication

Prioritization under pressure

Active listening

Auditing techniques

Hotel industry knowledge

Education

Degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management or related field

Tools

SAGE

MS Excel

Accounting software

MICROS

Adaco

FOSSE

Employer D

Job description

RIMAP Hospitality, an innovative hotel management company founded in 2007, has quickly established itself as Montreal’s largest hotel operator, managing internationally recognized brands such as Marriott, Hilton and IHG.

Celebrating the spirit of the neighborhood, Renaissance Hotels connects you to the destination; transporting guests through an unexpected design aesthetic, to a place where skilled Navigators welcome you in and evening rituals encourage travelers to mix with locals. Renaissance Hotels extends an open invitation to moments of spontaneous discovery, ensuring guests will always leave with a new sense of destination.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Accounting Technician is vital to maintaining the organization's financial health and integrity. This role encompasses various accounting tasks, including managing accounts payable and receivable, reconciling daily deposits, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards. Additional responsibilities include budget preparation, financial analysis, and audit support. This position fosters a culture of accuracy, efficiency, and accountability within the finance department, supporting the organization's strategic objectives.

REQUIREMENTS

General

• Excellent communication skills.
• Capability to work under pressure in stressful situations and manage priorities effectively.
• Strong listening, understanding, and clarification skills when interacting with colleagues or customers.
• Knowledge of auditing techniques to identify areas of weakness
• Familiarity with hotel and company standards.
• Knowledge of SAGE, MS Excel, and accounting software
• Experience in the hotel industry is preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Main Tasks and Functions

• Record and reconcile daily deposits, including credit cards
• Ensure daily income is reviewed and corrected on a daily basis
• Monitor purchase orders, process and enter invoices accurately, prepare payments, and ensure smooth day-to-day financial operations.
• Review and follow up with department heads on accounting issues
• Participate in all the executive committee and department head meetings.
• Coordinate and control all night audit processes.

• Follow-up on incidents involving guests with potential financial implications.
• Assist the General Manager with special projects.

Monthly Responsibilities

• Maintain the complete accounting cycle in a centralized environment
• Verify adjustments and promotional/meal accounts
• Perform routine follow-ups with suppliers, department heads and the regional office
• Ensure monthly inventory counts are completed in a timely manner and costs meet budget benchmarks

Other Tasks

• Verify paid-outs and adjustments made by the front desk staff.
• Assist with payroll. Ensure hours recorded for management and non-management are correct.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the General Manager and/or Regional Controller.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in the hospitality industry or in an accounting position.
• OR
• A degree from an accredited university or college in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or a related field; and 3 years of experience in hotel finance, accounting, or a related industry.

Preferred

• Financial experience in limited or full-service properties with major hotel brands (Marriott/Hilton/Accor/IHG/Hyatt)
• Strong knowledge and understanding of accounting policies and procedures.
• Flexibility to workhours required to complete the job.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English and French
• Knowledge of FOSSE, MICROS, Employer D, Adaco, and Microsoft Office Suite (an asset)

* Our organization is an employer aware of professional fairness and committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and maintaining an inclusive culture. The use of the masculine is used for the purpose of lightening the text. We do not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other basis protected by provincial or federal laws.