Accounts Officer

We're seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounts Officer to join our great finance team, who support the Crowne Plaza Hotel and the National Convention Centre Canberra.  As an Accounts officer you will have an exposure across all aspects of hotel accounting, including revenue auditing, accounts payable and receivable, payroll support, banking, compliance, and financial reporting.

A little taste of your day to day 
Every day is different, but you will most be:

• Perform daily revenue reconciliation of room, food & beverage, events, and other hotel revenue streams
• Ensure timely balancing of cash, credit card, and banking transactions.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding issues.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and efficiencies.
• Monitor and pursue collection of overdue accounts bad debts and discuss any accounts causing concern and follow up
• Maintain acceptable accounting practices as required by company policy and procedures
• Support monthly financial reporting activities.
• Demonstrate a sound awareness of WHS policies and procedures and ensures all procedures are upheld across the department

What we need from you: 

• Ability to balance and reconcile numbers and cash
• Excellent attention to detail and timely follow- up with any issues
• Good written, verbal and listening skills
• Good knowledge of Front office and Accounts Processes
• Strong computer skills, particularly excel and e-mail usage
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is desirable
• Experience within the hospitality or hotel industry.
• Must have working rights for Australia  (If you're applying outside of Australia, please specify your Australian work visa status in your application)

You'll be rewarded for your hard work with a suite of benefits that supports you and your family's wellbeing, including:  

• Paid Birthday Leave  
• Hotel Perks like accommodation and Food & Beverage discounts  
• Enhanced parental leave  
• Proactive health days and flexible work options  
• Your career journey will be supported through our lifelong development program  
• IHG Career Milestone celebrations  
• Transfer of entitlements as you move and grow with IHG  
• Access to our discount retail platform that makes your pay go even further  

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.  

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow, and make a difference in collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside work- and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle and workplace. So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.  

We are proud to be IHG and we know that you will be too #Gofurthertogether.