Accounting Generalist

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Your West Coast home away from home. Rolling foothills and postcard-worthy views of sun and surf surround our idyllic Residence Club, where families and pleasure-seekers of all ages come to play. Tucked away in the laid-back coastal town of Carlsbad, California, just half an hour north of San Diego, it offers miles of uncrowded beaches and some of the best golf courses in North America. Allow our pre-arrival Concierge to stock your villa’s kitchen fully, sign up for group classes in our open-air Yoga Pavilion and stay as long as you’d like.

About the role
At Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, the Accounting Generalist manages the annual assessment billing for the Residence Club according to Four Seasons Hotels Ltd. policies and procedures and oversees the offshore accounting team for the daily income audit and the accounts payable functions. The Accounting Generalist assists the Assistant Director of Finance in maintaining proper credit procedures throughout the Club in accordance with both local and Four Seasons Hotels Limited policies and procedures.

What you will do:

• Assist in other areas of the Accounting office as needed.
• Print, prepare and mail statements for annual assessments, follow up on outstanding balances.
• Answer guest and credit card inquiries concerning accounts including the documentation and preparation of adjustments, if necessary, on a timely basis.
• Prepare and maintain complete, accurate and organized records for all outstanding accounts as directed by the Assistant Director of Finance.
• Ensure all Travel Agent payments are properly reviewed/verified, audited and all Travel Agents have valid IATA number (or equivalent) and ensure that payments are not made for non-commissionable transactions and the Travel Agent is eligible to receive payment.
• Oversee the daily income audit process and manage the offshore Capgemini team · Reconcile and prepare tips for payroll processing on bi-weekly basis · Assist the Assistant Director of Finance in the performance of his/her other duties as requested including the following: –
  • Month end Journal entries
  • Credit card reconciliations
  • Monthly account reconciliations
  • Administrative functions
• Ensure all payments are made correctly and with the correct authorization (approved PO), evidence of receipt/invoice.
• Process emergency Accounts Payable invoices and manual cheques.
• Maintain, and constantly update an approved vendor listing file.
• Answer telephone and email inquiries related to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• File documents and reports.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Director of Finance or Assistant Director of Finance.
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