Accounting Generalist

Nestled at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, just two hours north of Downtown Vancouver, Fairmont Chateau Whistler defines mountain luxury. Offering ski-in, ski-out convenience in the winter, and an on-site championship golf course in the summer, we are Canada’s year-round outdoor adventure destination. Additionally, we are Whistler’s largest conference resort hotel, offering 5 unique dining outlets, a slope-side Health Club, and 519 guestrooms and suites.

Accounting Generalist

The Finance Department of the Fairmont Chateau Whistler is looking for a dynamic, organized and collaborative team player. This role requires proficiency in Client Accounts Receivable billing (wedding, group) as a primary role, with general ledger accounting exposure to process receivable accounts, while ensuring adherence to standards required by corporate policies.

Salary Range: $56,000 – $58,200 per annum dependent on experience

This position is available for an immediate start. If you are unable to start right away, we will be launching our winter recruitment campaign in early August for roles with start dates between October and December.

Job Duties Include:

• Provide timely billing of Wedding/Group accounts following invoicing process, while maintaining records of advance deposits, apply as specified or refund as required
• Apply payments to the accounts receivables ledger, and perform daily shift closing; ensure all postings are properly coded for the general ledger
• Communicate and solve guest inquiries (verbal and written) promptly, and comply with all reasonable requests while adhering to hotel business standards
• Process group turnovers, convention resumes, & billing related emails / correspondence to administer the full accounts receivable cycle
• Administer group deposits and follow up on any missing deposits and credit applications when necessary
• Work collaboratively with accounting personnel to assist with accounting related activities of the hotel which include accounts payable, income audit, food and beverage physical inventory cost control, banking/cash management and credit / client billing on an as needed basis
• Assist in scanning invoices, bank direct debit and documents to the Centralized Accounting Service Delivery Team, along with other ad hoc duties

• College degree in Business/Accounting or combination of experience and education
• Previous Hospitality Operations exposure and Accounts Receivable experience preferredhttps://careers.accor.com/global/en/job/accounting-generalist-in-fairmont-chateau-whistler-whistler-canada-jid-103813