Assistant Accounting Manager

at  Fairmont

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

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTING MANAGER

The Finance Department of Fairmont Chateau Whistler is looking for a dynamic, organized and collaborative team player who is passionate about coaching and developing the general ledger accounting team.
Salary Range: $71,000 - $75,000, dependent on experience

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Business, Finance/Accounting, or a relevant field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• 2+ years progressive work-related experience in accounting, and previous hotel experience at a supervisory/managerial level an asset
• Demonstrated experience with accounting systems and Opera PMS an asset
• Computer literate in Microsoft Windows and Office required

• Proficiency in full cycle general accounting process workflow including month end close and financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliation, Accounts Payable, General Cashiering, Banking/Treasury
• Supervise the daily general accounting operation
• Provide administrative support to Management with reference to policy enforcement, business advice and operational business support
• Responsible for the company’s general ledger transactions and bookkeeping
• Preparation of monthly journal
• Assist the finance leadership to prepare variance analysis, monthly profit and loss statement preparation and report on the business to senior finance leadership
• Verify the accuracy of all Income Audit transactions, banking and ensure daily revenue and rebate summary is reconciled
• Assist in the integration of hotel and accounting technology systems
• Complete and verify account analysis for all Food and Beverage inventories and expense valuation
• Assist in safe keeping of all lease and contracts and any other legal records and documents, which may affect the financial status of the hotel