Accounting Generalist
- Employer
- Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
- Location
- Lake Louise
- Ref
- 1571940
- Starts
- Closes
- Job Type
- Permanent, Full-time
Summary of Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director Finance & Business Support, responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist the Director with oversight of the hotel’s annual operating budget
- Support department heads with strategic planning as required through the provision of accurate and timely financial information
- Comply with all applicable finance and accounting policies and procedures
- Communicate with vendors, ensuring queries are addressed promptly and accurately
- Calculate, post, record and verify financial data for use in maintaining accounting and statistical reports
- Assist with accounts payable / receivable and auditing activities as required
- Support finance leaders in maintaining the general ledger and balance sheet
- Follow up with departments, review procedures, make recommendations and provide training
- Prepare journal entries necessary to complete financial statements
- Assist with month end and year end accounting processes, such as account adjustments, reconciliations, accruals and reports
- Assist with accounting office needs, including filing, auditing banks, and administrative support
- Assist accounting and finance leadership team with ad-hoc projects and requests
Qualifications:
- Degree qualifications in accounting or related discipline
- Possession of, or working towards, a professional accounting designation such as a CMA, CPA or CGA
- Minimum of 3 years of general accounting experience
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook (intermediate), Word (intermediate), and Excel (advanced)
- Knowledge of hospitality accounting software, such as SUN, Birchstreet, Micros, Opera
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into business reports and recommendations
- Able to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality
Visa Requirements: Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.