General Cashier / Accounts Payable Generalist at Accor in Banff, AB, Canada

Job description

• Behind every exceptional guest experience is operational integrity. Within Finance, precision is our craft. As General Cashier / AP Generalist, you protect the financial heartbeat of the hotel — ensuring accuracy, compliance, and consistency in every transaction. Your diligence safeguards our operations and supports every department across the property.

Responsibilities

• Cash Handling & Controls
• Verify cashier remittances from revenue-generating departments
• Prepare due-backs; track overages and shortages
• Ensure proper cash-out procedures are consistently followed
• Conduct weekly random float counts
• Prepare daily bank deposits and weekly cash orders
• Communicate updated foreign exchange rates to relevant departments
• Track gift certificates and vouchers
• Accounts Payable Administration
• Distribute and/or scan invoices for processing
• Maintain AP system coding and clarify discrepancies as required
• Process employee expense reports accurately and efficiently
• Validate new vendors and vendor changes in accordance with policy
• Initiate wire payments and issue cheques when required
• Provide regional chargebacks to Accounts Receivable for processing
• Maintain organized and compliant departmental filing systems
• Communication & Compliance
• Communicate professionally with cashiers, department heads, and vendors regarding financial inquiries
• Ensure adherence to established financial controls, policies, and procedures
• Support internal and external audits through organized documentation

Requirements

• What You Bring
• Post-secondary education in Accounting or Finance is an asset
• Minimum 1 year of cash handling experience required
• Previous accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of hotel management systems and food & beverage software is an asset
• Strong attention to detail and organizational discipline
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy
• Experience within a hospitality finance environment
• Familiarity with accounts payable systems and internal audit controls
• Exposure to multi-department revenue operations
• Experience supporting month-end or audit preparation

Skills

Required

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health, Orthodontics, Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation for full time permanent status employees after 3 months.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees.
• Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Accor properties world-wide.
• Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program, exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Accor Hotels in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler.
• One complimentary buffet meal per shift in our staff cafeteria.
• Subsidized shared Staff Accommodation (subject to availability).