Area Accounting Clerk | Thunder Bay Hotel Collection Silver Hotel Group

The Accounting Clerk is responsible for performing accounting duties as required for the three properties in our Thunder Bay Hotel Collection. This role requires a focused, detail-oriented individual. Key areas of responsibility include accounts receivable, accounts payable, cashier, and payroll functions. This role works in coordination with the home office accounting and finance department while reporting to the Dual General Manager for Days Inn Thunder Bay.

What We Offer

• Work with like-minded team members who are passionate about their work and keep things fun, every day!
• Working with a reputable brand and being part of Silver Hotel Group, a company committed to ensuring a culture of respect, appreciation, and fun (among other things of course)!
• A fast-paced environment in an exciting industry, where you get the chance to meet people from all over the world. It’s a good place to be right now!
• Education Reimbursement for you (and your children!)
• Annual Wellness Credit
• Team Member Referral Program
• Leadership Development
• Team Building Events
• Culture of Recognition Program

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all property level phases of accounts payable and assist with accounts receivable.
• Oversee and lead the payroll process for the Hotel, providing guidance and direction to department leaders to ensure payroll accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure that guests have the best possible experience by troubleshooting and resolving all billing-related disputes in a timely manner.
• Acknowledge all guest billing inquiries or concerns within 48 hours of receiving the initial complaint.
• Prepare regular reports and summaries of accounting activities as required.
• Review all ledger details: guest ledger, city ledger, and deposit ledgers to validate proper payment and revenue posting, resolve issues as needed.
• Ensure all new hire paperwork, benefits, and other pertinent personnel documents are uploaded to Payworks and maintained in accordance with the company practices.
• Participate in property inventory counts.
• Reconcile and complete daily cash deposits.
• Provide direction and training to hotel operational team in areas related to accounting processes, internal controls, and payroll, etc.
• Adhere to a system of policies and procedures that impose an adequate level of control over Accounting Department activities.
• Drive the corporate culture, personifying it in daily interactions with both guests and team members;
• Be an engaging leader who is highly inclusive, inspiring and able to relate to all levels;
• Create a fun and supportive working environment where team members aspire to do what is right and are given the empowerment to execute.
• Primarily a weekday schedule, Monday to Friday, with some occasional work required in the evenings and on weekends.
• Travel to the different hotel locations as needed and often work from various hotel locations.
• Significant time spent on a computer keyboard.
• Regular communication with Hotel General Managers and Corporate Finance Managers.
• Some lifting (up to 30 lbs), on occasion.
• A fast-paced and ever-evolving industry with high demands to perform.
• Swift strategic thinking while under pressure to execute project strategies.

What We Are Looking For...

• Minimum of two years demonstrated accounting/bookkeeping experience, preferably in hospitality;
• Accounting skills and knowledge acquired through business college or enrollment in an accounting program are considered an asset;
• Demonstrated ability to interact in a team environment with several divisions/departments;
• Friendly and cooperative disposition and easily able to work cooperatively with team members;
• Strong administrative, organizational, and time management skills;
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal;
• Exceptional analytical skills to prepare reports and to solve routine accounting problems;
• Strong computer skills - knowledge of SAGE, Maestro, Opera, POS, Delphi, and Excel a definite asset.
• Available to work holidays as required, based on business needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential;
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel is required.