Accounting Generalist

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

1d•$30•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Generalist supports multiple areas of hotel finance by processing payables, maintaining accurate records for billing and cash handling, assisting with credit and collections, and ensuring compliance with established policies and internal controls. The role also provides cross‑functional support to the Finance leadership team through daily auditing tasks, guest account assistance, cashiering oversight, and other duties needed to maintain smooth accounting operations.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare and deliver reports
Apply an ethical approach to the outcome of situations
Plan and monitor duties to ensure effective and efficient use of all available resources to make the greatest impact on the Resort’s objectives
Clear understanding of policies and procedures.
Commitment to follow all local and corporate policies and procedures as they relate to Accounts payables.
Clear understanding of standards and service standards of the hotel.
Ability to operate fax, scanner, copier, telephone, adding machine, calculator.
Require knowledge of and the ability to operate computer equipment and Microsoft Office Suite software.
Ability to read, write and speak English.
This position is not eligible for work sponsorship/visa. Candidates must possess valid US work authorization.

Responsibilities

Communicate any instances where paperwork is at variance with Internal Controls to the Accounting Manager and/or Assistant Director of Finance.
Communicate shortcomings in paperwork back to originating department
Assist in covering guest inquiries to the Accounting Department, including folio requests from guests, credit card inquiries from guests, as well as requests for information from other departments within the hotel.
Understand tax laws as it relates to sales tax, use tax, goods and services tax and year end processing ensuring compliance, submission and payment deadlines are met and ensure that all deductions and exemptions are properly documented.
Review “NEW” invoices and on hold "pending hotel action" field in Birchstreet
Discuss "Awaiting Approval" in Birchstreet with PO author and approvers.
Communicate Expense Report / Invoice transmission timelines to property managers
Pre-check run report and direction, approval by Groups A & B required
Proceed with Online Payments for Pre-approved vendors
Review journal entries for accruals of invoices received after closing and for goods/services received but not yet invoiced.
Send tax updates to FSHO Birchstreet Team as needed
Answer guest and credit card inquiries related to accounts, including documentation and preparation of adjustments as needed.
Prepare and coordinate Group TA Commissions payments.
Review group and catering contracts to understand billing arrangements and follow up on deposits and prepayments.
Ensure all local and corporate policies, internal controls, and procedures are followed related to House Banks.
Audit cashiers’ daily deposits and prepare the daily hotel deposit.
Count, balance, organize, and monitor personal Bank and safe.
House charges should be reviewed daily for reasonableness and audited regularly to ensure accurate completion and expense allocation.