Senior Accountant Hotel Operations

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting functions for the hotel operations at Red Deer Resort & Casino. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information while supporting operational leaders with reporting, analysis, budgeting, and financial oversight.

The successful candidate will possess strong hospitality accounting experience, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple operational stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations

• Prepare and distribute daily revenue reporting for hotel operations.


• Prepare and monitor daily labour reporting and labour cost analysis.


• Complete monthly financial statements and internal management reporting packages.


• Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger records.


• Enter and reconcile financial transactions within Sage and related accounting systems.


• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.


• Complete monthly accruals including:
  
  
  
  • Accounts Payable accruals
  
  
  • Accounts Receivable accruals
  
  
  • Vacation accruals
  
  
  • Other required operational accruals
  
  
  
  


• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Reconciliations & Financial Controls

• Complete bank reconciliations on a regular basis.


• Reconcile intercompany transactions and balances.


• Monitor and investigate variances and discrepancies.


• Support capital expenditure tracking and monitoring.


• Ensure financial data integrity across operational and accounting systems.

Taxation & Regulatory Reporting

• Prepare and file GST returns and applicable resort fee remittances accurately and on time.


• Ensure compliance with all applicable financial reporting and statutory requirements.

Accounts Receivable, Inventory & Operational Support

• Provide oversight and support for Accounts Receivable processes and collections.


• Support inventory management processes and inventory reconciliations.


• Work closely with operational leaders to ensure accurate financial reporting and cost control.

Budgeting & Financial Analysis

• Assist with annual budget preparation and forecasting processes.


• Conduct variance analysis and provide commentary on operational and financial results.


• Monitor departmental performance against budget targets.


• Support management with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests.

Qualifications & Experience

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.


• CPA designation (or actively pursuing CPA) is considered an asset.


• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within the hospitality industry.


• Experience with hotel accounting and hospitality operations strongly preferred.


• Strong understanding of accrual accounting principles and financial reporting.

Technical Skills

• Strong experience with:
  
  
  
  • Sage accounting software
  
  
  • Microsoft Excel (advanced skills required)
  
  
  
  


• Experience with Microsoft Business Central considered an asset.


• Experience with hospitality systems including:
  
  
  
  • Opera
  
  
  • Clear
  
  
  
  


• Strong systems aptitude and ability to learn new technologies quickly.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.


• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Working Relationship

• Finance Team


• Hotel Operations Leadership


• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Teams


• Operational Department Managers


• Executive Leadership Team