junior accountant

*Junior Accountant*

*Location:* Holiday Inn Ottawa East ? Ottawa, ON *Department:* Finance / Accounting *Reports to:* General Manager *Salary:* *$47,000 ? $53,000 per year* *Employment Type:* Full-Time

*JOB SUMMARY*

Holiday Inn Ottawa East is seeking a detail-oriented and organized *Junior Accountant* to join our Finance team. The Junior Accountant will support the day-to-day accounting operations of the hotel, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash and credit card reconciliation, invoicing, month-end reporting, and financial record maintenance.

The successful candidate will work closely with the General Manager, Corporate Accounting team, and various hotel departments to ensure financial information is accurate, complete, and submitted on time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESAccounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

• Review, verify, code, and process hotel invoices in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documentation and follow up on discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate Accounts Payable records and ensure invoices are submitted to Corporate Accounting for processing and payment.
• Assist with vendor statement reconciliation and respond to vendor inquiries.
• Prepare and process customer invoices and credit billing as required.
• Monitor outstanding accounts receivable and follow up on overdue balances.
• Maintain accurate records of payments, adjustments, credits, and outstanding balances.
• Assist with credit applications and ensure required approvals are obtained.

Cash & Revenue Reconciliation

• Review daily Night Audit reports, with a focus on the accounts receivable and revenue components.
• Verify daily cash and credit card deposits and reconcile them against the Front Office system and bank records.
• Reconcile credit card transactions and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records of cash floats, deposits, paid-outs, refunds, and other cash-related transactions.
• Monitor and report cash shortages or discrepancies to the appropriate manager.
• Assist with the reconciliation of City Ledger, General Ledger, and other financial accounts.

Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly accounting reports.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting procedures.
• Prepare and record accruals and other journal entries as required.
• Assist with account reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting files, records, and supporting documentation.
• Assist Corporate Accounting and management with financial information and reporting requests.
• Support the preparation and review of financial statements and management reports.

Hotel Operations & Inventory

• Assist with food, beverage, liquor, and other hotel inventory counts as required.
• Assist with inventory reconciliation, costing, and identifying discrepancies.
• Review purchasing and receiving procedures and report any discrepancies to management.
• Monitor compliance with purchase order and capital expenditure procedures.
• Assist with budget preparation and financial analysis as requested.
• Support department managers in understanding financial reports and cost information.

Compliance & Controls

• Follow all company accounting, cash-handling, purchasing, and financial control procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and employee information.
• Ensure financial documentation is properly filed and accessible only to authorized personnel.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing requested documentation and information.
• Identify and report accounting discrepancies or concerns to the General Manager and/or Corporate Accounting.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and ethical accounting practices.

General Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with Front Office, Food & Beverage, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Sales, and other hotel departments.
• Provide professional and timely respo