Senior Accountant

Aplin; Whistler; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site accommodation

Health and dental benefits

Parking support

Seasonal pass

Job summary

Aplin is seeking a Senior Accountant to run on-site accounting for a high-occupancy hotel operation in Whistler. You’ll partner with leadership to deliver timely reporting, optimize controls, and modernize systems.

This role requires 5+ years of accounting experience, strong month-end skills, and hands-on ownership on site. CPA is an asset; relocation or on-site housing may be available, with comprehensive benefits and a direct line to leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience with strong month-end and reconciliations capability.
• Ability to thrive on-site in a hands-on, high-ownership role.
• Strong systems aptitude; hotel PMS experience is an advantage.
• Hospitality or property-based accounting exposure preferred, transferable experience considered.
• CPA is an asset, not a requirement; support for CPA education may be available.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle accounting and maintain accurate records across all core accounts.
• Deliver monthly reporting, variance analysis, and practical insights for leadership.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Manage revenue reconciliations across PMS, deposits, third-party channels, and merchant processing.
• Prepare owner statements and reporting packages in a strata hotel style model.
• Oversee payroll accounting coordination with an outsourced payroll provider on a biweekly cadence.
• Ensure sales tax and statutory requirements are supported accurately and on time.
• Improve procedures, documentation, and financial controls.
• Partner with operations leaders to solve issues before they become surprises.
• Coordinate with external accountants to support year-end processes and compliance.

Skills

Month-end close

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Stakeholder communication

On-site operations

Education

CPA candidate/asset

Tools

Hotel PMS

General accounting software

Payroll software

Job description

Picture a role where you’re the financial heartbeat of a busy hospitality operation and the person everyone trusts when the numbers must be right.

Our client is hiring a Senior Accountant to run on-site accounting and reporting for a high-occupancy, owner-influenced hotel environment. You’ll work closely with senior leadership and key operational partners, bringing clarity to performance, tightening processes, and helping modernize systems over time.

Compensation

• Expected salary range is $85,000 – $100,000 per annum, commensurate with experience

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle accounting and maintain accurate records across all core accounts
• Deliver monthly reporting, variance analysis, and practical insights for leadership
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
• Manage revenue reconciliations across PMS, deposits, third-party channels, and merchant processing
• Prepare owner statements and reporting packages in a strata hotel style model
• Oversee payroll accounting coordination with an outsourced payroll provider (biweekly cadence), including reconciliations
• Ensure sales tax and statutory requirements are supported accurately and on time
• Improve procedures, documentation, and financial controls
• Partner with operations leaders (front office and beyond) to solve issues before they become surprises
• Coordinate with external accountants to support year-end processes and compliance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience with strong month-end and reconciliations capability
• Ability to thrive on-site in a hands-on, high-ownership role
• Strong systems aptitude (accounting software plus hotel PMS experience is an advantage)
• Hospitality or property based accounting exposure is preferred, but strong transferable experience will be considered
• CPA is an asset, not a requirement; support for CPA education and sign-off may be available
• Trustworthy, detail-driven, and comfortable working with confidential information
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, service-minded approach

Why this role

• On-site accommodation available (private one-bedroom staff housing arrangement)
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Potential perks such as parking support and a seasonal pass (where applicable)
• A stable, year-round permanent opportunity
• Direct access to leadership and meaningful influence on operations and improvements
• CPA development support may be available, depending on your path and experience