Hotel Accountant

We have an opening for Hotel Accountant at Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA in beautiful Victoria, BC. The Hotel Accountant will contribute to the overall success of Coast Hotels by providing clerical and data entry support to Finance & Accounting. This role works at the property and reports to the centralized accounting department at Coast Hotels Corporate Office.

What you will do:

• Handles administrative duties in relation to the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Follows established procedures and policies within the Finance & Accounting department when completing tasks
• Processes accounts which may include collections, billing, posting of payments including cash, cheques, EFTs and credit cards in a timely manner
• Maintains files, records and statements
• Reconciles specific accounts and any other assigned accounts daily/weekly
• Researches and resolves payment discrepancies and brings abnormal differences to the manager's attention
• Assists the manager in preparation of monthly financial statements and other end of the month duties
• Verifies that all charges, taxes, calculations and extensions of each invoice is accurate and in compliance with the original contract and the sales and settlements are posted
• Investigates, documents and obtains adequate approval of credit applications in accordance with company policy
• Acts as an Ambassador for the Finance & Accounting department, including responding to basic internal / external inquiries
• Ensures the safety and security of the property, the ambassadors, and guests when completing tasks
• Inputs data into the appropriate database
• Produces statistics and reports on the data as per standard formats
• Other duties as required

What you bring:

• Secondary School Diploma
• 1 to 2 years of related work experience
• Knowledge of basic A/R and A/P functions
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
• Technical aptitude
• Attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office Suite with strong emphasis on Excel skills
• Ability to identify and solve problems
• Strong phone manner/etiquette
• Some experience with conflict resolution an asset
• Additional education in the field of Accounting an asset
• Exemplifies Coast's Core Values and enjoys working in a culture of accountability

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