General Accountant

Company Description

Fairmont El San Juan Hotel, where lively vibes and peaceful ocean views meet. Located minutes from Old San Juan, on the award-winning Isla Verde Beach in Puerto Rico. The resort features four pools, villa rooms, live entertainment, a Well & Being Spa and Fitness Center, paddleboards, luxury cabanas, signature dining at Caña, El San Juan Beach Club, Meat Market and Chandelier Bar featuring a 7,000 Crystal Chandelier.

What is in it for you

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities

Job Description

Fairmont El San Juan Hotel General Accountant performs a variety of routing and non-routine accounting functions with significant focus on General Ledger reconciliation, Accounts Payable and cardholder dispute Investigation.

Tasks and responsibilities

Essential functions of the position include but are not limited to:

Accounts Payables

• Review, process and monitor vendor invoices to ensure timely and accurate payment
• Verify coding, approvals, and supporting documentation in accordance with company procedures.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoices discrepancies
• Maintain vendor records and respond to vendor inquiries

• Monitor Outstanding payables and support the accounts payable clerk.

Credit Card & Cardholder Dispute Investigator

• Investigate chargebacks, disputed transactions, and cardholder claims.
• Analyze supporting documentation, transaction history, and payment record to determine the validity of disputes.
• Coordinate with banks, payment processors, merchants, and internal departments to resolve disputes.

• Prepare and submit dispute responses within established deadlines.
• Reconcile the Credit card General ledger between the operator and merchant.

Financial Controls & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and company policies.
• Prepare financial schedules, reports, and account analyses as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and operational efficiencies for the areas.

• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc., from disparate sources and consider, adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.
• Reconcile the Balance Sheet General Ledger as Weekly and or Monthly basis.

Marginal:

• Maximize productivity, identify problem areas, and assist in finding and implementing solutions.
• Attend meetings/training as required by management.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software (hotel PMS experience is an advantage)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.