Manager, Accounts Receivable

Company Description

We are worldwide Augmented Hospitality leaders, the best at what we do. Heartists is what we call ourselves, generous, passionate, attentive and free, whether we are welcoming guests, connecting with our peers or serving others.

Our entire Accor estate expands across the world. With over 300,000 experts committed to rejuvenating the hospitality experience we pride ourselves in being the employer of choice, so live limitlessly, come as you are, grow with us, work with purpose and explore the endless opportunities in store.

Job Description

Position Overview:

• Manage / Motivate one direct report
• Oversee the receivable activities for all Canadian and US entities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process intercompany/intergroup billings
• Lead for billing system change
• Issue monthly property billings
• Lead for the monthly central cost billings to head office
• Work with the design and technical service team in relation to the TSA fees and reimbursable billings
• Review monthly reconciliation of the AR aging, following up with properties for all outstanding receivables
• Prepare the weekly Regional AR Aging report for distribution
• Attend AR aging meetings with Operation’s team; Review the meeting notes and assist with follow up as required.
• Assess the allowance for doubtful accounts as per Accor policy and propose the required entries to senior management
• Follow up on hotel inquiries on rebilled items (disputed charges)
• Track credit notes along with supporting documents; provide management with a quarterly report
• Create monthly chargeback templates; train the department users on the use of the chargeback templates
• Analyze system issues and troubleshooting solutions with the Systems team
• Request program code for budgeted and approved projects
• Prepare journal entries as required for accurate accounting and reporting
• Assist with the inter-company account reconciliation in relation to outgoing intercompany invoices
• Ensure month-end deadlines are met and all inquiries are investigated promptly and resolved professionally
• Maintain excellent communication within the Corporate Accounting team and Finance groups
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, or previous experience in a corporate accounting related job preferred.
• Experience working in AR with the ability to critically review transactions
• Must have system migration / finance integration experience
• Forward thinking person that takes initiative to problem solve
• Possess knowledge of basic accounting concepts
• Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel)
• Proficient in Oracle E-business Suite (EBS)
• Analytical thinker with strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Experience with Hyperion/Smartview Retrieve is an asset