Hotel Accountant

Silver Hotel Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel group is seeking a Hotel Accountant to manage financial responsibilities across multiple locations. The role requires a strong background in accounting, excellent communication, and analytical skills to ensure financial accuracy and compliance. Join a dynamic team that values respect and professional growth in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Education Reimbursement

Annual Wellness Credit

Leadership Development

Team Building Events

Culture of Recognition Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of finance experience, preferably in hospitality.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Friendly disposition and ability to work cooperatively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payables and receivables for multiple hotels.
• Oversee payroll processes and ensure accuracy.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and financial reports.

Skills

Accounting skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Computer skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Accounting

CGA, CPA, or CMA certification

Tools

Sage

Maestro

Opera

POS

Delphi

Excel

Job description

The Hotel Accountant will perform all accounting duties as required for a selection of Hotels in the Silver Hotel Group Portfolio.

What We Offer

• Work with like-minded team members who are passionate about their work and keep things fun, every day!
• Working with a reputable brand and being part of Silver Hotel Group, a company committed to ensuring a culture of respect, appreciation, and fun (among other things of course)!
• A fast-paced environment in an exciting industry, where you get the chance to meet people from all over the world. It’s a good place to be right now!
• Education Reimbursement for you (and your children!)
• Annual Wellness Credit
• Team Member Referral Program
• Leadership Development
• Team Building Events
• Culture of Recognition Program

Key Responsibilities

• Manage phases of accounts payables and accounts receivables for multiple hotels in the SHG portfolio.
• Oversee and lead the payroll process for the assigned Hotels, providing guidance and direction to department leaders to ensure payroll accuracy and processing.
• Ensure that guests have the best possible experience by troubleshooting and resolving all billing-related disputes in a timely manner. All guest concerns should be acknowledged within 48 hours of receiving the initial complaint.
• Prepare bank and balance sheet reconciliations monthly.
• Prepare daily bank deposits and due back reports and distribute as required.
• Perform monthly cash count audits.
• Verify recorded transactions and report irregularities to Corporate Finance Manager.
• Provide direction to the night audit team through the Director of Rooms / Front Office Manager to ensure proper revenue reporting.
• Review all ledger details : guest ledger, city ledger, and deposit ledgers to validate proper payment and revenue posting. If any imbalance or difference is found on the ledger, then coordinate with the PMS team to resolve the same.
• Review the postings, payments, revenue, and guest balance reports daily.
• Ensure correct taxation is applied on all billing software like Property Management Systems (PMS), and Point of Sale (POS) software.
• Ensure that all statutory details are displayed on the guest invoices and bills.
• Review the Accounts Receivable (A / R) Aging reports monthly.
• Check customers’ credit ratings and flag accounts accordingly.
• Assist in preparation of financial statements and reports to ensure accurate, timely information is available for management.
• Ensure all new hire paperwork, benefits, and other pertinent personnel documents are e-filed in Payworks and maintained in accordance with the company HR practices.
• Monitor and contain all property inventories to ensure proper levels of property cash flows.
• Provide direction and training to the hotel operational team in areas related to finance, financial reports, internal controls, payroll, etc.
• Recommend and maintain a system of policies and procedures that impose an adequate level of control over Finance Department activities.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by the Corporate Finance Manager.
• Primarily a weekday schedule, Monday to Friday, with some occasional work required in the evenings and on weekends.
• Travel to the different hotel locations as needed and often work from various hotel locations.
• Significant time spent on a computer keyboard.
• Regular communication with Hotel General Managers and Corporate Finance Managers.
• Some lifting (up to 30 lbs), on occasion.
• A fast-paced and ever-evolving industry with high demands to perform.
• Swift strategic thinking while under pressure to execute project strategies.

What We Are Looking For...

• Accounting skills and knowledge acquired through business college, (i.e., a Degree or Diploma in Accounting) or through completion of an accounting program (i.e., CGA, CPA, or CMA), or through relevant experience are considered essential.
• Minimum of three years of demonstrated finance experience, preferably in hospitality.
• Friendly and cooperative disposition and easily able to work cooperatively with team members.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Exceptional analytical skills to prepare reports and solve routine accounting problems.
• Strong Computer skills - knowledge of Sage, Maestro, Opera, POS, and Delphi a definite asset.
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel is required.