General Accountant

General Accountant; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive up to 15% of salary

Job summary

Rosewood Hotel Group in Vancouver is seeking a General Accountant to manage daily cash flow, cash handling, and payroll processing. The role requires attention to detail, confidentiality, and strict adherence to financial policies and procedures.

Minimum 1 year in a similar role (hospitality preferred) with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and proficiency in payroll software. The salary range is CAD 55,000–59,000 with an incentive up to 15% of salary, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role, preferably in hospitality.
• Strong understanding of payroll processing, taxation, and cash handling procedures.
• Proficiency in accounting and payroll software.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel cannot assist with work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Handles all cash collections, deposits, and disbursements securely.
• Performs daily cash counts and reconciles cash against system reports.
• Prepares daily bank deposits and maintains records of cash transactions.
• Monitors and maintains adequate change funds for operations.
• Ensures compliance with cash-handling policies and internal controls.
• Works with Front Office and other departments to resolve cash discrepancies.
• Processes payroll accurately and on time, ensuring policy compliance.
• Maintains payroll records, including timesheets and attendance.
• Coordinates with HR on employee details, salary changes, and deductions.
• Handles payroll-related queries and maintains data confidentiality.

Skills

Cash handling

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Integrity

Deadline management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Accounting software

Payroll software

Job description

THE IMPACT OF THIS ROLE

The General Accountant is responsible for managing the daily cash flow of the hotel, ensuring the proper handling of cash transactions, and overseeing payroll processing. This role requires strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and compliance with financial policies and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handles all cash collections, deposits, and disbursements in a secure and organized manner.
• Performs daily cash counts and reconciles cash holdings against system reports.
• Prepares daily bank deposits and maintains accurate records of cash transactions.
• Monitors and maintains adequate change funds for operational needs.
• Ensures compliance with cash-handling policies and internal controls.
• Works closely with Front Office and other departments to resolve any cash-related discrepancies.
• Processes payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with company policies and labor regulations.
• Maintains payroll records, including timesheets, attendance, and leave management.
• Coordinates with HR to ensure employee details, salary changes, and deductions are updated.
• Handles payroll-related queries from employees and resolves discrepancies.
• Ensures confidentiality and security of all payroll data.

CRITICAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Strong understanding of payroll processing, taxation, and cash handling procedures.
• Proficiency in accounting and payroll software.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Others

• While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the duties involved in this position, the company reserves the right to add, remove or alter duties when business need dictates.

The salary range for this position is $55,000 to $59,000. This is the pay range for this position that the Hotel reasonably expects to pay. Incentive up to 15% of salary. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, such as experience, type of hotel experience, location, and education.