Commis comptable / Accounting Clerk

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts • Montreal, QC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Four Seasons Hotel Montreal is seeking an individual who shares our passion for excellence and is committed to creating memorable experiences for both our employees and our guests. We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic, high integrity, attention to detail, cultural awareness, and a guest-centric mindset.

Located in the heart of Montreal’s Golden Square Mile, Four Seasons Hotel Montreal offers more than just a stay — we deliver a luxurious lifestyle experience. From world-class dining at Marcus Restaurant to relaxation at our Forbes Five-Star Guerlain Spa, and exclusive access to Holt Renfrew Ogilvy, we are a vibrant hub of elegance, hospitality, and culture.

About the role: The Accounting Clerk is responsible for verifying hotel revenues and tracking any anomalies or discrepancies. This role also includes reviewing accounting documents, including house charges, cancellations, and other supporting documents, as well as preparing and analyzing the daily revenue report used by hotel managers to assess financial performance and forecast future activity levels. Additionally, the Accounting Clerk prepares the hotel's daily bank deposits, controls all cash floats, and ensures the issuance, verification, and management of cash floats in accordance with group policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate fluently in French, both orally and in writing.
• Strong English skills are also necessary to analyze corporate strategic reports written primarily in English.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Apply an ethical approach to the outcome of situations.
• Plan and monitor duties to ensure effective and efficient use of all available resources in order to make the greatest impact on the Hotel’s objectives.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills to work with peers, superiors and clients.
• Clear understanding of policies and procedures.
• Commitment to follow all local and corporate policies and procedures as they relate to Accounts payables and other finance tasks.
• Clear understanding of standards and service standards of the hotel.
• Require a working technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, and Four Seasons Internal Controls, Policies and Procedures as it relates to Accounts Payable.
• Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-Job or through a series of professional certifications.
• Require knowledge of and the ability to operate computer equipment and Microsoft Office Suite software.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile liability balances at month-end; any discrepancies must be investigated and properly resolved.
• Immediately report any cash variances to the Accountant/Assistant Director of Finance.
• Resolve any deposit discrepancies directly with the bank, while keeping the Accountant/Assistant Director of Finance informed of the status.
• Verify daily cashier deposits and prepare the hotel’s daily deposit.
• Count, balance, organize, and safeguard the safe.
• Prepare and distribute due-backs to cashiers.
• Prepare the daily cash report.
• Issue cashier floats.
• Prepare and maintain a log of all issued cash deposits.
• Process petty cash disbursements in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date records of all outstanding cash float agreements.
• File documents and reports.
• Ensure that all F&B outlet revenue, banquet food and beverage revenue, and other F&B-related revenue are fully captured, recorded, and posted accurately.
• Ensure that room revenue is captured, recorded, and posted accurately.
• Monitor and record all meals charged to internal accounts and entertainment expenses; report any non-compliance to the Staff Accountant/Assistant Director of Finance for follow-up with hotel management.
• Follow up on incomplete or inaccurate deliverables from operations (missing supporting documents).
• Participate in identifying solutions for unusual situations within the department.
• Communicate all important property-related information to the shared services team (system changes, urgent requests, discrepancies).
• Coordinate with other departments on gratuity and service charge reconciliations.
• Participate in physical inventory counts.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for specific accounts.
• On a monthly basis, prepare a summary of account activity and obtain approval from the Director of Finance.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance or Assistant Director of Finance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits (dental, vision, life insurance, prescriptions, etc.)
• Discounts at MARCUS Restaurant and the Guerlain Spa
• Employee recognition programs (Employee of the Month, anniversary celebrations, etc.)
• Complimentary meals per shift at Café 1440
• Employer-contributed retirement plan
• Paid vacation plus two additional floating holidays per year
• Strong training and development programs
• Employee travel program, including complimentary stays at Four Seasons properties worldwide (based on tenure and availability)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed