Accountant

Job Title

Join Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Job Description

At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, our financial operations thrive with the commitment of colleagues who model our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, and empowerment. You are a multi-tasker, able to work independently while performing a wide range of credit & accounts receivable tasks and able to support other members of the team.

Reporting to the Credit Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinate interdepartmentally as it relates to group and guest issues
• Participate in training activities to improve knowledge and skills
• Communicate well with all clients and guests, anticipate and resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner
• Monitor, supervise and prepare month-end balance sheet account reconciliation
• Prepare forecast vs. actual group commissions and communicate variance to Director of Finance
• Prepare and generate timely group, catering and wedding billing and process payment
• Inspect in-house accounts to ensure adherence to resort's credit policy and assist with collection efforts as necessary
• Monitor accounts receivable (aging) as required
• Consistently offer professional, friendly, and engaging service
• Assist in the month end reporting and procedures
• Follow departmental policies and procedures
• Follow all safety policies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Hospitality, accounting or equivalent experience required
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications or relevant computer applications required, Opera PMS experience desirable
• University/College degree in a related discipline an asset
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to multitask in a high-speed environment
• Attention to detail a must
• Ability to adhere to deadlines
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Remain calm and courteous at all times

Additional Information

Your team and working environment: A team of Heartists that are committed to working together, supporting each other, and providing the best guest experience, Feel Valued, Feel Sparked, We Are One

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent

Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities.