General Cashier

at  Pan Pacific Vancouver

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general guidance and supervision of the Credit Manager and indirectly the Director of Finance, the General Cashier will perform a variety of accounting functions with a main focus on the general cashiering, for technical consistency and methods used to meet the Pan Pacific’s hotel policies and procedures. In addition, this position may cross train in other areas such as income audit, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

QUALIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

• Experience in a high-volume Hotel industry would be considered an asset.
• Previous cashiering experience an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, in particular Excel and Outlook.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, time management with an ability to multitask & meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Careful, reliable, and trustworthy are your three greatest traits.
• Looking for a candidate with a cheerful and positive demeanour who enjoys colleague interactions.
• Schedule: Weekdays and as Business Requires

THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE GENERAL CASHIER INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Retrieve remittance envelopes from drop safe with a witness.
• Verify the number of remittance envelopes against the Deposit Log sheet. Notify the appropriate personnel of any discrepancies.
• Verify the contents of each envelope against the Cashier Remittance Summary. Record the actual deposit/due back on the Cashier section of the Excel audit workbook. Notify cashiers and their supervisors of any discrepancies. Follow up on over/short.
• Verify the actual cash count for each business day against the calculated total in the Excel worksheet.
• Enter City Ledger and Advance Deposits in worksheet.
• Prepare bank deposits (Canadian and U.S. currencies only) to match the total cash count.
• Complete deposit record for armour car pickup. Seal corresponding deposits in pre-numbered bag.
• Prepare change orders and due backs for pick up. List them in the logbook. Ensure change orders and due backs are signed by recipients.
• Collect and process receipts from miscellaneous sales.
• Pay out approved Petty Cash vouchers.
• Count and balance General Cashier float at least once a day at the end of the business day.
• Submit all Petty Cash vouchers to Finance Manager/Chief Accountant for reimbursement.
• Maintain sufficient coins and bank notes in small denominations to service hotel cashiers. Submit change orders to bank. Verify the amount upon delivery.
• Conduct surprise float counts in the presence of at least one witness on a regular basis.
• Sell foreign currencies, excluding U.S. funds, to exchange house. Calculate foreign exchange gain/loss.
• Maintain log for cashier safety deposit boxes and keys.
• Prepare non host bar tickets when requested by Banquets. Reconcile bar tickets and maintain an adequate supply of bar tickets.
• Issue floats, safety deposit boxes, and keys to cashiers as authorized by the Director of Finance/Finance Manager. Ensure floats are returned when cashiers are no longer in service.
• Issue/record/invoice Air NZ cash allowances.
• Provide coverage for guest inquiries as necessary