The Drake has been a part of the community and our guests' lives since 2004. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, The Drake is a growing Canadian hospitality brand focused on lifestyle hotels, food + drink and special events. To this day, we're the destination for the curious. At The Drake, we celebrate emerging music and art, serve food and drinks that reimagine the classics, and inspire our team and guests to embrace fresh perspectives. We're more than a place to sleep, eat + drink; we believe culture and community matter and are committed to an exceptional hospitality experience delivered in our signature style; one that is genuine, personal, memorable and embraces the energy of discovery. We value honesty and spontaneity because that's the stuff of real connection and believe that hospitality is an act of care. The Drake Hotel (Toronto), Drake Devonshire Inn (Wellington, Prince Edward County), and Drake Motor Inn (Wellington, Prince Edward County) are each reflective of their respective neighbourhoods as inclusive hubs for unique and diverse experiences through art, culture and hospitality with great seasonal menus, a robust cocktail list, carefully curated curiosities, and genuine hospitality excellence for all.
Working with The Drake means that you will have the opportunity to work alongside like-minded individuals in an inclusive, entrepreneurial, and team-oriented environment. As someone who is curious, collaborative and a continuous learner, you'll have limitless opportunities to make an impact and to be recognized for it. We are currently seeking a talented and motivated
Junior Accountant to join our Finance team. The Junior Accountant will support the day-to-day financial operations of the company. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented individual who is passionate about accounting and eager to grow their career in the hospitality industry.
Responsibilities
- Reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions
- Assist with accounts payable/receivable processes
- Process daily revenue journals
- Complete balance sheet reconciliation
- Assist with month-end closing procedures
- Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts
- Assist with financial statement preparations
- Perform general administrative tasks to support the Finance team
- Assist with ad-hoc projects and analysis
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- 1-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in the hospitality industry
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
- Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
- Experience with Sage 300 (ACCPAC) and Opera is an asset but not necessary
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner
Benefits
We pride ourselves in providing strong leadership and development opportunities for passionate hospitality professionals who are looking to build rewarding, long-term careers. Drake offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, employee discounts, training + development support and many other unique perks as a part of joining the Drake team.
The Drake is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a positive, supportive, and creative environment at Drake Hotel Properties that promotes equity, inclusiveness and diversity. We welcome job applications from candidates of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour); refugees, newcomers and immigrant persons; two-spirit, LGBT2Q+ and gender non-binary persons, and persons with disabilities. Please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure you can access and complete the submissions process.
