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 responses to internal and external accounting inquiries.
- Assist with training or providing guidance to department staff on accounting-related procedures when required.
- Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
- Comply with all hotel policies, procedures, health and safety requirements, and applicable legislation.
- Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Previous accounting experience; hotel or hospitality accounting experience is considered an asset.
- Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
- Experience with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, reconciliations, and financial records.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to analyze financial information and identify discrepancies.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.
- Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a team.
- Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills.
- Experience with hotel accounting systems or property management systems is considered an asset.

WHAT WE OFFER
- Opportunity to develop your accounting career within the hospitality industry.
- A collaborative and professional hotel environment.
- Opportunities to work closely with hotel operations and Corporate Accounting.
- Employee benefits and hotel-related employee perks, subject to eligibility.

Pay: $47,000.00-$53,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Junior Accountant (Ottawa)
🏢 Holiday Inn Ottawa East
📍 Ottawa