Chief Accountant

Workplace: two establishments :Le Nouvel Hôtel and Le Mount Stephen

Status: Full-time

Salary: Starting from $65,000 to $70,000 per year

Reporting to the Controller, the Chief Accountant is responsible for overseeing the complete accounting operations of two (2) establishments. The incumbent ensures the accuracy of financial information and compliance with applicable accounting and tax standards.

Responsibilities:

• Review accounts payable and expense entries prepared by the accounting technician, and approve cheques for issuance;

• Review negotiated contracts to ensure proper accounting treatment;

• Verify billing between the hotel and its tenants;

• Validate the posting of daily hotel revenues prepared by the accounting technician;

• Review customer account opening requests and ensure follow-up on accounts receivable;

• Assist the Controller with month-end closings;

• Prepare GST, QST, and lodging tax remittances;

• Record and document journal entries;

• Reconcile monthly bank accounts (CAD and USD) as well as other balance sheet accounts;

• Participate in the annual budgeting process in collaboration with the Controller and General Manager;

• Contribute to the preparation of year-end audit files.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field;

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the hospitality industry;

• Strong knowledge of current accounting and tax standards;

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments;

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities;

• High attention to detail and proficiency with numbers and data;

• Proficiency in accounting software and spreadsheets (Excel, etc.);

• Knowledge of the hotel industry (an asset);

• Experience with HOPEM accounting software (an asset).

Additional Information

• Work mode: On-site position

• Languages: Bilingualism in French and English, both spoken and written, is required to effectively serve international clients.

About Us:

The Tidan Group of Hospitality and Real Estate is a dynamic real estate and hospitality organization headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Since its founders purchased their first property in 1970, Tidan has assembled an extensive and diverse portfolio of self-managed revenue-generating properties in Canada and the United States. The portfolio includes office, retail, industrial, and residential buildings, as well as a group of affiliated hotels and one of the largest indoor tennis facilities in North America. Tidan has proudly applied its combined experience in the hospitality and construction sectors to renovate the prestigious Mount Stephen residence in Montreal's famous Golden Square Mile. To learn more about Tidan, visit our website: https://www.tidan.com/en/