Accounting Administrator Part Time

**Accounting Administrator**

You are organized and methodical and like to be busy and productive at work. You have a knack for numbers and possess great attention to detail. Computer software comes second nature to you as you perform daily cashiering duties and ensure successful and accurate posting of cash/revenue as well as journal entries. If this sounds like you then our accounting department can use your skills and abilities.
**This position is presently part time with potential for full time hours based on future business levels.**

In the role of Accounting Administrator you will:

- **Be Exacting -** ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of various documents such as invoices, worksheets and ledger entries.
- **Be Accurate -** ensuring that accurate coding is input into the accounting systems and that any exceptions are correctly coded and routed for approval on a timely basis.
- **Be a Team Player -** Offer support to other staff members with accounting questions and solve problems as needed.
- **Be a Safety & Security Agent -** following your hotel's established safety and security policies & procedures. Anticipate problems and ask for management assistant as needed.

**Requirements**:
**_The Westin Nova Scotian, in the Seaport District, offers travellers a relaxing retreat_**_with stunning views of Halifax Harbour in a location central to restaurants and attractions. _**

**_We are passionate professional hoteliers dedicated to the art of hospitality_**_Our team members are dedicated to providing exceptional personalized service to our guests;_**_our dedication to the customer shows in everything we do._**

**_Our modern, upscale rooms and suites feature luxurious accommodations with contemporary amenities. With over 24,000 sq ft of well-appointed conference space, we are able to meet every events need._**

**_We put people first We take care of our associates who in turn take care of the customers._**_Our customers are our associates, guests, owners, investors and communities. _**_Mutual respect is at the heart of every customer exchange._**

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**:

- Bachelor of Commerce degree, enrollment in a Commerce program or equivalent years of experience in an accounting role required.
- Experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
- Experience in an accounting environment helpful.

**TOOLS & EQUIPMENT**:
Computer, telephone, photocopy machine, fax machine, other office equipment.

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**:

- Long hours sometimes required.
- Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

**MENTAL REQUIREMENTS**:

- Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
- Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
- Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary.
- Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc. from multiple sources and consider, adjust, or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.
- Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests.
- Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with suppliers and internal guests, employing consideration of their needs, fiscal restraints and follow-up.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & FUNCTIONS**:

- Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service oriented manner.
- Maintain regular attendance in compliance with New Castle standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
- Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper business attire and nametag when working.
- Comply at all times with New Castle standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
- Audit cash frequently.
- Make change for staff.
- Provide change services for other departments.
- Process offsite catering bills
- Daily approval of commissions.
- Issue and do monthly counts of associate floats
- Assist with collection of Accounts Receivable accounts