Company Description
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel, where lively vibes and peaceful ocean views meet. Located minutes from Old San Juan, on the award-winning Isla Verde Beach in Puerto Rico. The resort features four pools, villa rooms, live entertainment, a Well & Being Spa and Fitness Center, paddleboards, luxury cabanas, signature dining at Caña, El San Juan Beach Club, Meat Market and Chandelier Bar featuring a 7,000 Crystal Chandelier.
What is in it for you
- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor worldwide
- Learning programs through our Academies
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
- Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
Job Description
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel General Accountant performs a variety of routing and non-routine accounting functions with significant focus on General Ledger reconciliation, Accounts Payable and cardholder dispute Investigation.
Tasks and responsibilities
Essential functions of the position include but are not limited to:
Accounts Payables
- Review, process and monitor vendor invoices to ensure timely and accurate payment
- Verify coding, approvals, and supporting documentation in accordance with company procedures.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoices discrepancies
- Maintain vendor records and respond to vendor inquiries
- Monitor Outstanding payables and support the accounts payable clerk.
Credit Card & Cardholder Dispute Investigator
- Investigate chargebacks, disputed transactions, and cardholder claims.
- Analyze supporting documentation, transaction history, and payment record to determine the validity of disputes.
- Coordinate with banks, payment processors, merchants, and internal departments to resolve disputes.
- Prepare and submit dispute responses within established deadlines.
- Reconcile the Credit card General ledger between the operator and merchant.
Financial Controls & Reporting
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and company policies.
- Prepare financial schedules, reports, and account analyses as required.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and operational efficiencies for the areas.
- Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
- Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc., from disparate sources and consider, adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.
- Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.
- Reconcile the Balance Sheet General Ledger as Weekly and or Monthly basis.
Marginal:
- Maximize productivity, identify problem areas, and assist in finding and implementing solutions.
- Attend meetings/training as required by management.
- Perform other duties as requested by management.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Basic understanding of accounting principles
- Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software (hotel PMS experience is an advantage)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
