General Accountant

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