Accounting Assistant

Job description

 

Accounting Assistant

 At The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, our financial operations thrive with the commitment of Colleagues who model our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Empowerment. Apply your passion for numbers as an Accounting assistant, where your exacting standards will ensure accuracy in support of your team and hotel.

  Hotel Overview:  The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is surrounded by the snowcapped mountains and enchanting lakes of Jasper National Park; a UNESCO designated World Heritage Site which includes the #1 Best Golf Resort in Canada by the readers of SCORE Golf Magazine, a newly redesigned Fairmont spa, 6 food and beverage outlets, and many outdoor activities which are right outside your door. No matter what time of year you visit The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, you can expect to be a part of 'The True Rocky Mountain Experience'. 

  Summary of Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

 Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service

·  Follow departmental policies, procedures and service standards 
·  Assist with all Accounts Payable duties (Invoice processing, cheque issuing and vendor inquiries)
·  Assist with all Accounts Receivable duties (Group and FIT billing and guest inquiries)
·  Assist the Director of Finance and leaders with month end functions
·  Review, circulating and filing of all Hotel Contracts & AFE (Capital projects and tracking)
·  Provide coverage in the department when needed (ie. Vacations)
·  Perform related tasks and duties as assigned by the Assistant Director or Director of Finance
·  Adhere to the hotel’s vehicle handling and safety polices while driving hotel and guest vehicles
·  Following all safety and sanitation policies
·  Other duties as assigned

  Qualifications:

·  Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills, proven initiative and the ability to manage and complete assignments in a timely manner.
·  Able to prioritize effectively.
·  Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
·  Must be willing to work a flexible schedule in order to accomplish all major responsibilities and tasks
·  Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
·  Excellent communication and organizational skills  
·  Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
·  Highly responsible & reliable
·  Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
·  Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team with minimum supervision
·  Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

  Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

• Sitting: 7-8 hr/day

• Walking: 0-1 hr/day

• Standing: 1-2 hr/day

• Physical effort: does not lift weights over 25 lbs 

• Visual effort: high

• Environmental stress: busy atmosphere

 

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