- Full-Time
- Permanent
- FAIRMONT
- Finance
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Fairmont Breakers Long Beach - Opening Q4 2024, Long Beach, United States
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REF40406O
Staff Accountant
Region
Luxury & Lifestyle
Fairmont Breakers is a beloved feature of the Long Beach skyline, a historic landmark with a character and soul of its own. Originally opened in the roaring twenties as a lavish hotel on the waterfront, Breakers was a sought-after destination for world-famous stars. Following an extensive renovation, Fairmont Breakers returns as Long Beach’s only luxury hotel, restoring one of California’s most storied properties to its original grandeur. It offers 185 boutique rooms and suites; a rooftop pool and terrace; an open-air rooftop lounge with views of the Pacific; a blissful two-story spa, wellness and fitness center; dining venues and bars including a live jazz club; and 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space. Whether exploring the comforts of elevated coastal Italian cuisine in Nettuno or dining among the stars with champagne and caviar in Sky Room, Fairmont Breakers aims to delight all of your senses with artful surroundings and innovative offerings from our culinary team.
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This experience begins with a new kind of workplace, one where the energy is contagious, the stories are invigorating, and the challenges present inspiring opportunities to make your mark.
At Fairmont Hotels, our financial operations thrive with the commitment of Colleagues and Leaders who model our values. Apply your leadership and analytical strengths as Staff Accountant, where your high standards for accuracy and thoroughness will inspire the same amongst the team. The Staff Accountant will support the Assistant Director of Finance by leading our Accounts Receivable and credit through building trust and relationships by nurturing a work culture that celebrates diversity, inclusiveness, belonging, growth and development and by inspiring colleagues to deliver heartfelt experiences for each and every guest.
- Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service.
- Execute the accounting department's daily routines to ensure smooth, effective, and efficient daily work practices.
- Assist the Assistant Director of Finance & Business Support to ensure that all of the finance colleagues are able to understand and follow the applicable Company policies and procedures.
- Assist in reviewing financial performance of department/area, analysis of variances, forecasts and budgets.
- Assist the Assistant Director of Finance & Business Support with the analysis and interpretation of the financial data and its communication to the operations.
- Assist with and complete, as needed, the analysis of the balance sheet accounts and the preparation of the monthly internal benchmarking and operational performance analysis reports.
- Assist in the development and implementation of benchmarking techniques that will enable the hotel to enhance revenues while improving productivity and cost efficiencies. To assist in identifying and implement throughout the hotel best practices that will serve to enhance revenues, guest service and improve cost and productivity efficiencies.
- Assist in providing accurate and complete financial and management reports on a timely basis to hotel management, corporate office and owners in accordance with the company and ownership reporting requirements and policy.
- Assist in ensuring that all laws and fiscal regulations of the area location which affect financial matters of the hotel are compliant.
- Ensure control systems are monitored and audited on a regular basis, as documented by Audit Services, to measure compliance with internal controls.
- Monitor credit card transactions and reconcile on a daily basis.
- Perform bank reconciliation on daily bases.
- Organize and conduct the monthly credit meeting.
- Attend pre-cons, communicate billing arrangements, develop professional relationships with clients
- Prepare and supervise the preparation of group billings; send to client within policies and procedures.
- Assisting in the approval of Direct billing as required.
- Ensure group deposits are adhered to within policy and group contract specifications.
- Calculate group commissions for rooms and events.
- All accounting tasks in Group business relations from contract to final payment.
- Manage the Accounts Receivable aging ledger. Ensure the hotel collects all accounts as timely as possible.
- Take necessary actions to resolve credit and collection issues.
- Ensure daily procedures are performed within compliance to all internal/external audit guidelines.
- Liaison with front office ensuring guest ledger is clean with no unsettled charges.
- Answer incoming guest call inquiries and refunds with professional manner.
- Monitor and reconcile guest loyalty program related to operations.
- Set expectations with the AR team, monitor and review progress.
- Participate in the talent management activities and initiatives such as recruitment, coaching, training, and disciplinary actions.
- Establish strong positive relationships with clients.
- Prepare any necessary invoices for charge backs.
- Perform daily billing review meetings with clients or as requested.
- Ensure chargebacks/dispute related queries are processed.
- Provide office administration duties as required.
- Follow departmental policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned with a goal in mind of developing into other accounting fields.
- Previous experience in a similar role required
- Leadership experience in accepted accounting practices and principles required
- 3+ years progressive work-related experience in multiple areas of accounting and/or capital projects management and reporting, financial and/or business analysis, accounting required
- University/College degree in a related discipline an asset
- Demonstrated experience with accounting system or similar financial software for the purpose of financial reporting, analysis and presentation
- Computer literate in Microsoft Office applications and relevant computer applications required
- Proficiency in Excel
- Previous Opera Cloud PMS experience preferred
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
- Highly responsible & reliable
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team with minimum supervision
- Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous
What is in it for you:
- Salary Range: USD $73,000 to $78,000
- Discounted hotel rooms and food & beverage rates to employees at our sister properties around the globe.
- We provide learning programs through our Academies to promote growth and development so that you can perform at your full potential.
- 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, like Planet 21 and WATCH
Accor is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/V/D.
We provide an environment of trust, respect, and integrity. A home away from home. Where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. Privacy and personal information are protected. Through Accor’s Employee Value Proposition, we ensure fair treatment and a workplace free from discrimination & harassment.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We commit to a future where diverse identities are celebrated, and equitable and inclusive practices are woven into the fabric of everything we do as an organization.
Discover a world where life pulses with passion
Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.
When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.
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