Resort Accountant

Eldorado Resort; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant resort nestled on the shores of Okanagan Lake as a Resort Accountant! This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of a dynamic hospitality environment. You will be responsible for managing daily revenue postings, auditing cash drops, and supporting the accounting team with various tasks. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in accounting, excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for detail. With a focus on staff recognition and growth, this is your chance to thrive in a supportive and engaging workplace. Don't miss out on becoming part of a dedicated team that values excellence and teamwork!

Benefits

Extended Health and Dental Benefits

Employee discounts on accommodations

Focus on staff recognition

Room for growth and development

Qualifications

• 1+ years of hotel accounting experience required.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft applications is essential.

Responsibilities

• Review daily revenue postings and prepare journal entries.
• Reconcile cash balances and manage petty cash.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting

Post-secondary education in Hospitality

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Opera PMS

Squirrel POS

Moneris

Job description

Our spectacular Eldorado Resort is situated right on the shores of Okanagan Lake, a few kilometers south of the William R. Bennett bridge. Eldorado Resort consists of Hotel Eldorado, Manteo, and Eldorado Marina, with world-class amenities including multiple outlets, gyms, indoor and outdoor pools, boardwalk, tennis courts, and a private beach.

When you've enjoyed a delicious meal on our Boardwalk or stayed in one of our rooms, you'll understand what we mean when we say Eldorado Resort is life in a postcard. We're looking to fill the role of Resort Accountant; if this is something you might be interested in, keep reading!

Position Summary

Reporting to the Resort Controller, the Resort Accountant assists with the day to day, monthly, and annual operations of the accounting department that manages Manteo Resort, Hotel Eldorado, and Eldorado Marina.

What will you be doing?

1. Review daily revenue postings in Opera (PMS), Squirrel (POS), MOLO (Marina POS)
2. Prepare daily revenue journal entries to be posted in Accounting System
3. Review and Audit daily cash drops
4. Track and record the daily gratuity/due back liability
5. Facilitate funding for due-back distribution
6. Reconcile Cash Balance on Monthly Basis
7. Issue cash floats as required for new team members
8. Audit issued cash floats on a quarterly basis
9. Manage petty cash and prepare monthly journal entry
10. Investigate Credit Card and Cash Variances
11. Assist with guest inquiries related to credit card payment disputes
12. Support the F&B Team with quarterly inventory counts and/or spot checks
13. Communicate and enforce SOPs as directed by resort executive team
14. Provide operational accounting and systems support to Marina team
15. Provide vacation coverage for Accounting team members when away
16. Credit Card / Gift Card – Reconcile daily and address any variances, IT related Moneris issues
17. Projects as assigned

What are we looking for?

1. Post-secondary education in Accounting or Hospitality
2. Intermediate working knowledge in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook
3. Working knowledge of accounting software
4. 1+ years Hotel Accounting experience
5. Credit Card / Gift Card processing and reconciling knowledge, Moneris preferred
6. PMS software experience, Opera/Fidelio preferred
7. POS Software experience, Squirrel preferred
8. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
9. Ability to meet or exceed deadlines
10. Accuracy and attention to detail
11. Strong administration and organizational skills
12. Can work independently and in a team environment
13. A flexible and adaptable to change, can-do attitude
14. Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting and bookkeeping principles and procedures preferred

Perks

1. Extended Health and Dental Benefits
2. Employee discounts on accommodations, and dining at our sister properties (Four Points by Sheraton, Hampton Inn & Suites - Kelowna Airport and Home2Suites Fort St John)
3. An excellent work environment, with a focus on staff recognition and teambuilding
4. Room for growth and development

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to join our Eldorado family!