Senior Accountant
Offer published on Sep 19
About Strata Hotel
Warm welcomes and exceptional hospitality are the standard at Strata Hotel. Our historic, hip town of Kingston and our ideal location within it are just the start. Enter our vibrant, spacious lobby. Take a seat by the fire, relax and enjoy a tasty bite or beverage, or take a seat and get a little work done. This is the place where moments are made and the takeaway is true— you’ll be back.
Job description
Workplace: 1187 Princess Street, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, K7M3E1
Status: Permanent, Full-time
Remote: No
Schedule: Monday to Friday (9 am at 5 pm)
Salary: Starting at 50 000$ per year plus benefits
Located very close to downtown Kingston, the Strata Hotel is the ideal place for your business and leisure stays. The hotel is just minutes from the best restaurants in town, trendy shops, as well as a whole host of entertainment venues for the whole family. For your next stay in Kingston, treat yourself to a room at Kingston's most comfortable and recognized hotel. The Strata Hotel, a 77-room hotel also has commercial units for rent.
Reporting to the Regional Controller, the Chief accountant is responsible for managing the hotel's accounting, including preparing financial statements, monitoring expenses, managing budgets and financial forecasts, and supervising the hotel's accounting team. He/she must ensure the accuracy of financial information and comply with accounting and tax standards.
Job Description:
- Ensure communication with the payroll and human resources coordinator;
- Verify accounts payable and expenses and approve checks to be issued;
- Review negotiated contracts;
- Verify billing between the hotel and its tenants;
- Verify the transfer of daily hotel revenue to the books;
- Verify customer account opening requests and follow up for accounts receivable collection;
- Prepare TPS and accommodation tax remittances;
- Make journal entries and document them;
- Analyze revenue and expense accounts to explain budget variances;
- Monthly reconcile CDN and US bank accounts as well as all other balance sheet accounts;
- Develop the annual budget in collaboration with the General Manager and monitor it;
- Prepare year-end files;
- Develop and implement procedures adapted to the company based on recommendations from the head office;
- Prepare required reports.
Qualifications and Skills:
- A degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Membership in the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) association, an asset.
- Previous experience in accounting and finance, preferably in the hotel industry.
- Thorough knowledge of current accounting and tax standards.
- Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively with other hotel departments.
- Ability to problem solve, make decisions, and work independently.
- Great attention to detail and ability to manage numbers and data.
- Proficiency in computer tools, including accounting software and spreadsheets.
- Knowledge of the hotel industry;
- Accounting software - HOPEM.
Benefits:
- 2 weeks vacation per year
- 5 personal sick days per year
- Access to a free parking place
- Health insurance on day one
- Access to rooms discount in all Tidan's property
Who are we:
Tidan is a hotel and real estate group in business for 52 years with a portfolio of 12 hotels and more than 65 real estate properties, as well as the largest tennis club across North America. To learn more about Tidan, visit our website: https://www.tidan.com/en/.
Why join our team:
Apart from competitive salaries, we offer benefits, such as group insurance which constitutes life insurance, disability insurance and medical and dental insurance, in addition to vision care. Our employees have 24/7 virtual access to healthcare professionals through the Employee Assistance Program. You have personal days and vacations that are planned according to the social life at the heart of the company, especially after the pandemic, each hotel has a social calendar. The Tidan Human Resources team is always there to listen to you and support you on your journey through the company.
We believe in teamwork and are committed to creating a high-performing team, whether through training or by strengthening team relationships. We have an admiration for our employees who set themselves professional challenges and we support them in achieving them. Take the step and join the Tidan team through our many job opportunities, whether in the hotel or real estate sector, there is a place for you.
Department and the hotel you join. A bonus is also provided via our referral program and more.
Requirements
High School Diploma
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