Job Description

*We are currently accepting applications for this position from now until August 7. We will begin the interviewing process around July 28. The expected start date is August 28.

Company Overview

Welcome! Banff Park Lodge Collection operates

3 hotel properties

- Banff Park Lodge, Bow View Lodge, and Peaks Hotel & Suites. We also operate

2 restaurants

- La Terrazza and Crave Mountain Grill. Staff and guests enjoy our ideal location, close to lively downtown Banff on one side and the peaceful Bow River pathway on the other.

Inclusion Commitment

We are proudly committed to creating an

inclusive, safe, and equal work environment for all

. We find strength in having a diverse team. We want our people to succeed and thrive inside and outside of work. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination, including in recruitment, based on race, colour, religion, gender and sexuality, nationality, age, disability, Aboriginal/Native American status, or other. We are happy to consider

accessibility assistance

for staff and applicants upon request - Please submit requests to hradmin@banffparklodge.com and title "APPLICATION ASSISTANCE REQUEST". We thank all candidates for their application.

THE ROLE

Thank you for your interest in joining our team as

General Accounting Assistant

.

Job Overview:

The main responsibility of this position involves assisting the accounting office in the areas of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payables, and other administration duties.

Employee Benefits

(subject to change):

Staff accommodation

ranging from

$8.00 - $16.50

per day (based on availability),

Staff rates and friends and family rates

at our hotels and restaurants, Frequently held

staff events

and involvement opportunities,

Free duty meal

in our

Staff Cafeteria

, serving hot meals for lunch and dinner daily,

Health benefits

available for full-time staff after 6 months of employment, including life insurance, dental, medical and drug coverage,

Free dry cleaning

for work attire available,

Employee Assistant Program

, providing free professional counselling sessions, Corporate

Canoe Club Pass

in the summer, Use of

hotel pool and gym

facility (restrictions apply),

Employee Referral Program

,

English as a Second

Language course reimbursement

, And more!

Job Duties Include

(but are not limited to):

Maintain Confidentiality: As an Accounting Assistant, you are expected to respect the confidentially of the Financial Operation information of the hotel. All financial information that you acquire during your employment are to be kept confidential, Review the daily income journal, verify credit card receipts, and prepare for the bank deposit, Sort and distribute incoming mail and invoices, Count laundry coins, Distribute due backs, Prepare change for front desk (FD) and Food and Beverage (F&B) teams, Review and replenish ATM cash, Procure of office supplies, Regularly transfer financial documents to the accounting archive (storage room in the basement),
After the probationary period, the following duties will be introduced:

Assist Accounts Payable (AP): [1] Enter F&B invoices, [2] Scan and index all invoices and supporting documents, Assist Accounts Receivable (AR): [1] Post miscellaneous items such as coin laundry and commissions, [2] Invoice tour and conventions, [3] Clear month-end house accounts, post rent, and apply payments against, Update inventory prices for F&B and document the counts at the end of the month. Participate in conducting the monthly F&B inventory count, Assist with reviewing F&B bills and recording staff personal accounts usage for AR. Review and process client credit applications, File guests' F&B room charge bills from the FD (bi-weekly), Assist in other AR and AP duties in the absence of the Financial Controller or Assistant Controller, Work on special projects as assigned.

Job Requirements and our Ideal Candidate:

Proven experience as an accounting assistant or in a similar role, Strong knowledge of budgeting and accounts payable processes, Proficiency in data entry with high attention to detail, Familiarity with accounting software is an asset, Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, Strong communication skills to liaise with team members and vendors.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $43,680.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Disability insurance Discounted or free food Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Vision care
Application question(s):

When is your available start date? How long do you plan to be in Banff? Do you require staff accommodation? Please state your pronoun (optional). Do you require assistance during the application process? If so, please send an email to hradmin@banffparklodge.com to request assistance OR indicate Not Applicable (N/A).
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-08-28