Hotel Accountant

Strong work ethic. Strategic thinker. Team playerDoes this sound like you? If so, this position may be for you

The Armour Group Limited is one of the leading hospitality, development and construction companies in Atlantic Canada. With its dedicated team of professionals, The Armour Group Limited continues a proud history of creating a sense of place in Nova Scotia – carefully designing, developing, constructing and operating some of our region’s most iconic buildings and businesses including Muir Hotel, Delta by Marriott Dartmouth, and Queens Marque District. With more than 50 years of history locally, this family-owned firm remains committed to a principled approach to development, ensuring that our work is environmentally sustainable and integrated into the communities we serve. If you share our values and would like to work with skilled professionals, Armour is presently seeking a Hotel Accountant.

Reporting to the Hotel Controller, the Hotel Accountant will work closely with the accounting staff and Management teams at the Delta Hotel by Marriot Dartmouth, Barrington hotel and Muir Hotel in Downtown Halifax. The Hotel Accountant is involved in all aspects of day-to-day financial accounting of our hospitality properties.

As the Hotel Accountant, you’ll get to:

• Prepare timely and accurate journal entries as required in completing the day-to-day accounting and financial month-end close process
• Perform account reconciliation and ensure accuracy of cost allocation
• Provide support to inventory and supplies tracking
• Assist with the accounts receivable process, including group master billing, payment processing and collection, reporting, and reconciling the daily hotel revenue and receivables
• Work closely with sales, room reservation and front desk, and provide support to resolve billing and payment issues in timely manner and maintenance customer service satisfaction
• Assist with accounts payable processing
• Regularly visit the properties to perform cash balancing, reconciliations, and float counts
• Assist with financial statement preparation and review
• Assist with activities related to the year-end audit and annual budget

What we’re looking for:

• Excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to partnering with department leaders in the Hospitality division
• Proficient in the use of Excel
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Strong analytical thinker who operates with a high attention to detail
• Knowledge of Sage Intacct accounting software, considered an asset
• Knowledge of Opera PMS software would be considered an asset
• University degree or technical diploma with a focus in finance or accounting
• Minimum 2-3 years related experience, preferably in the hospitality industry.

What's in it for you?

• Comprehensive benefits package including Health and Dental Benefits, LTD and Life Insurance
• RRSP’s
• Paid vacation days
• Paid sick days
• Bonus potential
• Rate discounts at all Marriott properties worldwide
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing education support
• Discounts at selected Queens Marque restaurants
• On-site fitness facilities
• Opportunity for internal career growth
• Working along side a collaborative team of likeminded individuals

As Armour Group is a family organization, we value our employees and their well-being. If you would like to join an organization at which you can have work life balance, career growth, long term job stability, and an opportunity to positively contribute to the Maritimes, this position may be for you!

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to recruitment@armourgroup.com. The Armour Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer.