Hotel Accountant

At Coast Hotels, we believe our Ambassadors (employees) are at the heart of creating refreshingly local exceptional guest experiences. We are proud to live our core values by fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives and backgrounds strengthen our team, our service, and our connection to the communities we serve.

We have an opening for Hotel Accountant at Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA in beautiful Victoria, BC. The Hotel Accountant will contribute to the overall success of Coast Hotels by providing clerical and data entry support to Finance & Accounting. This role works at the property and reports to the centralized accounting department at Coast Hotels Corporate Office.

What you will do:

• Handles administrative duties in relation to the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Follows established procedures and policies within the Finance & Accounting department when completing tasks
• Processes accounts which may include collections, billing, posting of payments including cash, cheques, EFTs and credit cards in a timely manner
• Maintains files, records and statements
• Reconciles specific accounts and any other assigned accounts daily/weekly
• Researches and resolves payment discrepancies and brings abnormal differences to the manager's attention
• Assists the manager in preparation of monthly financial statements and other end of the month duties
• Verifies that all charges, taxes, calculations and extensions of each invoice is accurate and in compliance with the original contract and the sales and settlements are posted
• Investigates, documents and obtains adequate approval of credit applications in accordance with company policy
• Acts as an Ambassador for the Finance & Accounting department, including responding to basic internal / external inquiries 
• Ensures the safety and security of the property, the ambassadors, and guests when completing tasks
• Inputs data into the appropriate database
• Produces statistics and reports on the data as per standard formats
• Other duties as required

What you bring:

• Secondary School Diploma
• 1 to 2 years of related work experience
• Knowledge of basic A/R and A/P functions
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
• Technical aptitude
• Attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office Suite with strong emphasis on Excel skills
• Ability to identify and solve problems
• Strong phone manner/etiquette
• Some experience with conflict resolution an asset
• Additional education in the field of Accounting an asset
• Exemplifies Coast's Core Values and enjoys working in a culture of accountability

Coast Hotels offers a variety of benefits, including competitive wages & benefits, employee discounts, training & development, career advancement opportunities & more!

Coast Hotels is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates and Ambassadors.
If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know.

Coast Hotels would like to thank all interested applicants
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted   

NO PLACE LIKE COAST !