Staff Accountant

An exciting opportunity to join the prestigious Fairmont Pacific Rim has opened for a Staff Accountant.  At Fairmont Pacific Rim, our financial operations thrive with the commitment of Colleagues who model our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Empowerment. Apply your passion for numbers, where your exacting standards will ensure accuracy in support of your team and hotel.

• Be a part of a progressive hotel that embraces the culture and vibrancy of Canada’s most beautiful city - Vancouver 
• A competitive salary, starting from $68,000.00 per annum
• Complimentary work meal through our Colleague Dining Program
• Travel reimbursement program for a TransLink monthly pass
• Exclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program with 50% off at our dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler
• Extensive benefits package including health, paramedical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance for those meeting eligibility requirements
• Company-matched pension plan and ability to enroll in the Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP) for those meeting eligibility requirements
• Fairmont Pacific Rim is the most remarkable address in the city with its breathtaking harbor views, luxurious accommodation, rave-worthy cuisine and warm hospitality.
• Complimentary hotel stay for newly hired employees with breakfast for two through our BE OUR GUEST program
• Distinctly West Coast, the hotel delivers unique experiences through creativity, artistry, and elevated hospitality, while remaining at the forefront of elevating the art, music and fashion programming in the city.
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor worldwide
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!

What you will be doing:

• As the Staff Accountant you will assist in the following areas in Finance:  General Cashier, Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivable, and Labour Management.
• Manage and train financial and operational staff
• Preparation of month end and annual statements.
• Assists with Audits
• Assists with the supervision and coordination of all the Finance operations in the hotel. 
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service oriented manner
• Comply at all times with FAIRMONT standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations
• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual reports and ensures accurate and efficient monthly, quarterly and year- end results.
• Ensures all financial reporting deadlines are met.
• Ensures financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
• Ensures labor management and other available tools are properly used by managers to set and monitor staffing levels and productivity targets with the goal of ensuring a balance between service and profitability.
• Ensures labor management and other available tools are properly used by Operational managers to set and monitor staffing levels and productivity targets with the goal of ensuring a balance between service and profitability.
• Oversees budget and forecast activities and assists Operational Leaders as required through training and mentoring.

Your experience and skills include:

• Senior Financial Leader with a minimum of 2 years’ experience with preference given to candidates with hotel / hospitality leadership.
• Proven ability to manage and train financial and operational staff, fostering their professional growth and ensuring high performance.
• Computer literate with complex accounting software and other tools such as Microsoft applications and relevant computer applications.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly responsible & reliable with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.
• Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining work authorization documents

Your team and working environment:

• The Finance team is made up of diverse individuals who take pride in their work and collaborate to achieve common objectives.  Fairmont Pacific Rim is the most remarkable address in the city with its breathtaking harbor views, luxurious accommodation, rave-worthy cuisine and warm hospitality.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit  https://careers.accor.com/

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