Accounting Generalist

Embrace your passion for hiking, skiing, snowboarding and many other outdoor activities in Banff National Park while pursuing a fulfilling career at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Take a risk, make a change and experience a new adventure while further developing your career. To live and work in a National Park is a once in a lifetime opportunity.  Our team is a network of empowered individuals with a strong sense of themselves and the hospitality industry. Work hard, play hard and receive extraordinary benefits including subsidized onsite accommodations, which make saving money very easy to manage. Join our Fairmont family today!

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance & Business Support, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Consistently offers professional, engaging, and friendly service
• Lead the day-to-day Accounts Payable workflow, ensuring invoices are reviewed, coded, and processed accurately and efficiently
• Investigate and resolve vendor inquiries and discrepancies related to invoices and payments
• Support accounting-related activities of the hotel, including accounts payable, food and beverage inventory cost control, banking/cash management, and credit/client billing
• Complete and verify account analysis for Food and Beverage inventories and expense valuation; work with procurement system (Birchstreet) to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Participate in month end physical inventory counts and support inventory reconciliation
• Support Accounts Receivable activities, including group billing, payment application, and account reconciliation
• Assist with treasury and cash management processes, including daily banking, float monitoring, and reconciliation of cash receipts
• Perform periodic float counts and ensure compliance with company cash handling policies
• Maintain accurate tracking of advance deposits and ensure proper application or refunding of funds
• Assist with month-end closing procedures, including account reconciliation and financial review
• Identify opportunities to improve financial workflows and operational efficiencies
• Ensure compliance with company financial controls, policies, and procedures, and support in ensuring Internal controls are followed as per the guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned

 

Success in this role looks like:

• Accounts Payable invoices and vendor payments are processed accurately and on schedule
• Strong internal controls are maintained for financial transactions and cash handling
• Operational departments receive timely financial support and guidance
• Accounting workflows are continuously reviewed and improved to enhance efficiency and accuracy

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in hospitality or operational finance environments
• Experience with Accounts Payable and operational accounting processes
• Exposure to Accounts Receivable and treasury/cash management functions is considered an asset
• Experience with ERP systems, procurement platforms or hospitality systems (Birchstreet, Opera PMS, Micros/Silverware POS) preferred
• Experience with Cora AP ERP system will be considered an asset
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical, organizational, and administrative skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment with multiple financial workflows and deadlines

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about living and working in Lake Louise: www.lakelouisejobs.com

Job Perks & Benefits:

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $5/meal)
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health (up to $5,000/year), Orthodontics (up to $2,500/year), Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation (Lifetime maximum of $10,000) for full time permanent status employees
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
• Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
• Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program - Discounted room rates including 50% off all food & beverage at Fairmont Resorts in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler (subject to availability)
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and over 5,000 properties with Accor

Apply Today: Whether you're just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit www.lakelouisejobs.com to learn more about Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!

We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application or recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: [email protected]

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

At Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, we believe that the strength of our team lies in its diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of the individual. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are dedicated to providing equal access to opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.