Accounting Clerk

Overview

The Sheraton Montreal Airport Hotel is looking for an outstanding individual to join us in the position of General Accountant. 

Our hotel is a reflection of who we are and why people consider us the best place to work in the first place, and for our guests as "THE" place to stay near the airport.   Our associates are essential to our daily success. If you are a self-starter looking to make a positive impact on operations and activities, this is the position for you 

The candidate will report to & be supported by the Director of Accounting & Finance. He/she will be a key member of the hotel's accounting and administration team.  Experienced in serving both our guests and our employees first and foremost, which is at the heart of everything we do, the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the hotel's financial activities, producing accurate and timely analysis and reports to assist management in the decision-making process.

If you believe you meet our needs, we invite you to submit your application with a letter of introduction to cv-shared@sheratonmontreralairport.com 

If this position is not for you, please contact us for other opportunities Do you know the perfect candidate for this position?  Don't hesitate to tell them about this opportunity.

We offer very competitive benefits including: compensation, group insurance, RRSP, employee assistance programs, parking, Marriott hotel discounts, and more.

Summary

Within the Accounting Department, the incumbent is responsible for coordinating and supporting the complete management of accounts payable and accounts receivables functions, as well as participation in the preparation and completion of payroll every two weeks. If you have a passion for accounting and love to learn, and want to gain experience in all aspects of accounting, this is an excellent opportunity to learn more. Experience in the hotel industry is an asset, as is experience in a unionized environment. He or she will also be responsible for working with the hotel's departments to ensure interdepartmental liaison.

Duties

·         Customer service - a priority at all times;

·         Open and periodically update supplier accounts: collect pertinent company information to open the supplier in the accounting system; 

·         Verify & configure supplier accounts, reconcile monthly statements and associate transactions.

·         Application of company policies and procedures related to accounts payable & receivable;

·         Follow-up procedure with various hotel departments to collect, code, enter, and validate the invoices;

·         Reconcile supplier and customer balances in the management system;

·         Posting supplier invoices into the accounting system

·         Prepares and mails payments for supplier invoices

·         Participation in the closing of the accounting period (month-end); preparation and entry of accrued payables;

·         Working with the department heads, responsible for the preparation and completion of bi-weekly payroll

·         Participation in month-end analysis and annual budget process;

·         Maintains established accounting procedures and policies;

·         Review and reconcile work performed by other departments and within the accounting office;

·         Assists with preparing invoices for airlines and groups;

·         Prepare, send and collect hotel invoices for guests with individual reservations

·         Maintains accounting books by verifying and recording account transactions;

·         Protects the value of the organization by maintaining confidentiality of information;

·         Monthly update of expenses in relation to Capex budget;

·         Maintains archives and files documents and paid invoices;

·         Versatile - assists colleagues within the accounting office during vacations;

·         Any other related duties as required.

Key Skills

·         Strong customer service and anticipation skills;

·         Planning, organization and ability to manage priorities.

·         Strong communication and teamwork skills.

·         Communication skills

·         Calm and well-balanced approach to managing priorities

·         Respect for others, integrity and accountability

·         Pride and attention to detail - Preference for an organized work environment

·         Knows where to find the chocolates

Qualifications sought 

·         Attestation of Collegial Studies (ACS) or Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS) in hotel management or accounting

·         Very good knowledge of the MS Office suite (Word, Excel and Outlook);

·         Fluency in French and English (knowledge of another language will be considered an asset).

·         Knowledge of Marriott computer systems (Ci/Ty, LightSpeed) will be considered an asset.

·         Knowledge of an accounting system would be considered an asset.