Best Western Wayside Inn jobs

Position Type: Full-Time Intermediate Accountant

Department: Finance / Accounting

Location: Wetaskiwin, AB (Potential for hybrid work)

Reports To: Controller

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Intermediate Accountant is responsible for supporting the accounting operations of multiple entities within a multi-property hospitality organization. This role will manage key accounting functions including accounts receivable, cash management, reconciliations, intercompany transactions, payroll entries, and month-end reporting support.

The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, analytical, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This position requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to accuracy, and the ability to work collaboratively with operational teams, finance staff, and external partners.

The Intermediate Accountant reports to the Controller.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Accounting & Month End Close

· Reconciling daily cash payments to bank, PMS and POS in M3 Accounting Software

· Full cycle accounting including month end analysis

· Process and enter daily and monthly journal entries, accruals and prepaids

· Analyze Income statement and Balance Sheet accounts for discrepancies

Cash Management & Reconciliation

· Reconcile Skip, Door Dash, Uber Eats payments and commissions

· Investigate Chargebacks and merchant issues when they arise

· Cash management activities with tips, transfers, cash handling and bank deposits

• Complete Bank Reconciliations and investigate/resolve outstanding items
• Provide support to the Cash Audit team when needed and vacation coverage
• Record deposits and cash management entries in accounting system

Analysis & Reporting

· Liquor order coding and analysis of cost of goods sold

· Government filings including GST and Tourism Levy reporting and reconciliations

• Assist with Budgeting and forecasting
• Ad-hoc reporting as required for labour, cost of sales, capital projects as needed

Accounts Payable & Receivable Support

· Support the Accounts Receivable functions including cash application, follow up on outstandings, reconciliation of accounts and intercompany billing with AR team

· Support the Accounts payable team with scanning, coding and posting invoices/payments

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel spreadsheets
• Ability to prioritize a high work load and multiple internal stakeholder needs
• Critical thinker with ability to investigate and ensure items reconcile
• Attention to detail, highly organized and problem-solving skills are required
• Hospitality experience is an asset
• Accounting software experience is required
• Understanding of Point of Sale (POS), ATM and Moneris/Merchant terminals an asset
• 3-5 years minimum experience in an accounting related position
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Diploma with related experience will also be considered

Compensation package will be based on education and experience with full health and dental benefits, RRSP plan and company discounts. This on-site position is a Full-time Contract for 18 months for a Maternity leave with potential to be permanant.