Accounting Generalist

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance & Business Support, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Consistently offers professional, engaging, and friendly service
• Lead the day-to-day Accounts Payable workflow, ensuring invoices are reviewed, coded, and processed accurately and efficiently
• Investigate and resolve vendor inquiries and discrepancies related to invoices and payments
• Support accounting-related activities of the hotel, including accounts payable, food and beverage inventory cost control, banking/cash management, and credit/client billing
• Complete and verify account analysis for Food and Beverage inventories and expense valuation; work with procurement system (Birchstreet) to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Participate in month end physical inventory counts and support inventory reconciliation
• Support Accounts Receivable activities, including group billing, payment application, and account reconciliation
• Assist with treasury and cash management processes, including daily banking, float monitoring, and reconciliation of cash receipts
• Perform periodic float counts and ensure compliance with company cash handling policies
• Maintain accurate tracking of advance deposits and ensure proper application or refunding of funds
• Assist with month-end closing procedures, including account reconciliation and financial review
• Identify opportunities to improve financial workflows and operational efficiencies
• Ensure compliance with company financial controls, policies, and procedures, and support in ensuring Internal controls are followed as per the guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned

Success in this role looks like:

• Accounts Payable invoices and vendor payments are processed accurately and on schedule
• Strong internal controls are maintained for financial transactions and cash handling
• Operational departments receive timely financial support and guidance
• Accounting workflows are continuously reviewed and improved to enhance efficiency and accuracy

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in hospitality or operational finance environments
• Experience with Accounts Payable and operational accounting processes
• Exposure to Accounts Receivable and treasury/cash management functions is considered an asset
• Experience with ERP systems, procurement platforms or hospitality systems (Birchstreet, Opera PMS, Micros/Silverware POS) preferred
• Experience with Cora AP ERP system will be considered an asset
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical, organizational, and administrative skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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