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general accountant

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Employer details Sheraton Ottawa Hotel

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General Accountant - Payroll / Accounts Payable / Receivables Reports directly to: General Manager Department: Accounting *SUMMARY:* Manages all day to day Accountingfunctions as well as all payroll processing or other related operations while working in conjunction with the Accounting team. *TASKS:* *Payroll Responsibilities:* * Process bi-weekly payroll and statements of earnings and deductions. * Check figures, postings, and documents for accuracy. * Maintain, update, create, secure, and archive employee payroll records and files. * Review, verify, and reconcile hours worked, pay adjustments, and other pay-related information, and post information onto designated records Overtime (OT) Authorizations. * Review ---Print timecards for all employees and ensure manager approval has been received. there are no missing information * Calculate and process tips and gratuities * Input all Accounting and Administration hours into STA ensuring correct coding for financial distribution (i.e. Regular, Sick, Stats, etc.) * Review payroll summary of all departments and correct rates for higher rated positions worked during pay period (i.e. Commis working as Chef de Partie) * Verify all New Employees for financial Coding, Banking deposits, SIN, Status, etc. * Input date and produce all ROE?s * Reconcile all Entries to Payroll preview and submit payroll once approved by GM when zero variance is achieved * Complete Daily, monthly, annual reporting into governing bodies *Accounts Payable/REeivable Responsibilities* * Ensure all purchases are authorized and suppliers/vendors are paid within payment term. * Verify purchase orders with signatures, corporate policy. * Match invoices to packing slips and purchase orders. * Post properly supported and approved invoices to computerized accounting software. * Perform timely EFT payments and cheque runs to ensure payables are current. * Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and oper codes. Organize, secure, and maintain all files, records, cash and cash equivalents in accordance with policies and procedures. * Record, store, access, and/or analyze computerized financial information. * Classify, code, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals, ledgers, and/or computers. * Prepare, maintain, audit, and distribute statistical, financial, accounting, auditing, or payroll reports. * Complete period-end closing procedures and reports as specified. Participate in internal, external, and regulatory audit processes and ensure compliance with SOPs. * Other duties as assigned from time to time. *Other ? Misc Duties:* * Prepare month-end assigned journal entries * Perform month end account analysis * Perform assigned General Ledger reconciliations * Distribute Financial Statements to departments * Maintain proper AR filing *Health and Safety* * Works in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and regulations. * Follows all Health and Safety Policies set out by the Joint Health and Safety Committee. * Adheres to Department Health and Safety Policies. * Ensures all incidents, accidents or possible hazards are reported to the appropriate departments immediately. * Ensures work area is always kept clean and organized to prevent any possible hazards to his/herself and/or fellow employees. * Ensures that the equipment, materials, and protective devices are prescribed, maintained in good condition and used as prescribed. * Ensures the measures and procedures prescribed are carried out in the workplace. * Takes every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker. * Instructs, informs and supervises workers to protect their health and safety. * Assists in a medical emergency by providing any information ? including confidential business information ? to a qualified medical practitioner who requests the information *Qualifications & Skills* * Certified Payroll Practitioner pref