Top Benefits
About the role
Company Description
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.
Job Description
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.
This is a full-time, permanent position.
Salary Range: $56,000 - $58,200 per annum dependent on experience
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
Qualifications
- College degree in Business/Accounting or combination of experience and education
- Previous Hospitality Operations exposure and Accounts Receivable experience preferred
- Familiarity with hotel operating systems (Opera PMS, Silverware POS and/or Micros POS) and exposure to accounting systems an asset (i.e. Birchstreet procurement tool, Sun GFS back of house, and Accounts Payable software)
- Knowledge in Microsoft Office required (Excel in particular)
- Excellent administrative/analytical ability; interpersonal/communication skills and self-motivated to work in a safe, prudent and organized manner
- Willing to work a flexible schedule in order to accomplish all major responsibilities, including extended hours at month end. Able to meet deadlines with quality results
Job Perks & Benefits:
- Subsidized staff accommodation provided
- Complimentary meal in our staff cafeteria per shift
- Access to our Employee Travel Program, with discounts on room rates and food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide
- Hotel leisure benefits including Golf/Ski passes
Additional Information
Visa Requirements: To progress with your application, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
APPLY TODAY: Whether you're just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit www.Whister-Jobs.ca to learn more about Fairmont Chateau Whistler and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!
We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application or recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: CWR.Careers@fairmont.com.
About Accor
We are Accor
We are more than 290,000 hospitality experts placing people at the heart of what we do, creating emotion for our guests, and nurturing passion for service and achievement beyond limits. Building on the strength of our teams and of our fully integrated ecosystem of leading brands, personalized services & expert solutions, we break new ground to reimagine hospitality and inspire new ways to experience the world.
We are dedicated to suit all desires and needs, and reinvent the guest experience every day with our 45 hotel brands across all segments- 5,600 properties around the world from luxury five-star palaces to smart economy hotels, exquisite residences to full-service resorts.
Because we take care of millions of guests and each of our hotels is a world in itself, where every action counts. We strive to make positive impact both locally and globally, to ensure hospitality benefits not only the few, but all.
Top Benefits
About the role
Company Description
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.
Job Description
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.
This is a full-time, permanent position.
Salary Range: $56,000 - $58,200 per annum dependent on experience
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
Qualifications
- College degree in Business/Accounting or combination of experience and education
- Previous Hospitality Operations exposure and Accounts Receivable experience preferred
- Familiarity with hotel operating systems (Opera PMS, Silverware POS and/or Micros POS) and exposure to accounting systems an asset (i.e. Birchstreet procurement tool, Sun GFS back of house, and Accounts Payable software)
- Knowledge in Microsoft Office required (Excel in particular)
- Excellent administrative/analytical ability; interpersonal/communication skills and self-motivated to work in a safe, prudent and organized manner
- Willing to work a flexible schedule in order to accomplish all major responsibilities, including extended hours at month end. Able to meet deadlines with quality results
Job Perks & Benefits:
- Subsidized staff accommodation provided
- Complimentary meal in our staff cafeteria per shift
- Access to our Employee Travel Program, with discounts on room rates and food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide
- Hotel leisure benefits including Golf/Ski passes
Additional Information
Visa Requirements: To progress with your application, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
APPLY TODAY: Whether you're just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit www.Whister-Jobs.ca to learn more about Fairmont Chateau Whistler and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!
We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application or recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: CWR.Careers@fairmont.com.
About Accor
We are Accor
We are more than 290,000 hospitality experts placing people at the heart of what we do, creating emotion for our guests, and nurturing passion for service and achievement beyond limits. Building on the strength of our teams and of our fully integrated ecosystem of leading brands, personalized services & expert solutions, we break new ground to reimagine hospitality and inspire new ways to experience the world.
We are dedicated to suit all desires and needs, and reinvent the guest experience every day with our 45 hotel brands across all segments- 5,600 properties around the world from luxury five-star palaces to smart economy hotels, exquisite residences to full-service resorts.
Because we take care of millions of guests and each of our hotels is a world in itself, where every action counts. We strive to make positive impact both locally and globally, to ensure hospitality benefits not only the few, but all.