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
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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.