General Accountant

AccorHotel • Carolina, PR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The General Accountant at Fairmont El San Juan Hotel performs a variety of routine and non-routine accounting functions with a significant focus on General Ledger reconciliation, Accounts Payable, and cardholder dispute investigation. This role is crucial for ensuring accurate financial record-keeping and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Nice To Haves

• Hotel PMS experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• 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 invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain vendor records and respond to vendor inquiries.
• Monitor outstanding payables and support the accounts payable clerk.
• Investigate chargebacks, disputed transactions, and cardholder claims.
• Analyze supporting documentation, transaction history, and payment records 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.
• 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.
• Effectively handle workplace problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving them.
• Assimilate complex information from disparate sources and adjust as needed.
• Work with and understand financial information and data, and perform basic arithmetic functions.
• Reconcile the Balance Sheet General Ledger on a weekly and/or monthly basis.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree