Account Receivables Accountant

Why work for Accor?

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.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. 

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• Responsible for the accurate and proper corporate account receivables tasks for our entities, in collaboration with our local team and outsourced support team.
• Oversee the account receivables process from the billing software setup (Rainbow) to the first level control for hotel fees, procurement rebates and intercompany invoices.
• Amend/create new customer details in our accounting system.
• Maintain our customer database and ensure that the fees invoiced are in line with the contracts.
• Send out invoices, credit notes and statements of accounts to customers.
• Assist the outsourced support team in allocating payments received to invoices.
• Respond to customer inquiries and concerns in an accurate and timely basis.
• Assist the cash collection department.
• Pro-active communication with the team.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly closing activities such as balance sheet reconciliation and account receivable aging.
• Contribute to process improvement.
• Collaborate closely with cross-cultural, operational departments, outsourced support team and hotels.
• Support the account payable accountant in the case of absence.
• Verify and monitor travel expense claims of employees in the SAP Concur System.

• Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Minimum of 2-3 years in a similar position.
• Proficient skills with MS Office, especially in-depth know-how with Excel.
• Proficiency in financial software; experience in Oracle is a plus.
• Reliable and highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload to respect the deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Fluency in English and French.  German skills are a plus.

What is in it for you:

• Hybrid working possibilities, within our Switzerland HQ, opportunity based in Zürich or Lausanne.
• Unique opportunity to develop your career with one of the global leaders in Augmented Hospitality.
• Grow, learn and develop your talent through learning programs by Accor Academy.
• Contribute to our local community and make a difference through our Sustainablity activities or our Diversity & Inclusion initiatives.
• Benefit from our All Heartist card and the offering of special employee rates and other benefits in ACCOR Hotels worldwide.
• Earn an attractive compensation package.
• ALL Heartist Card and other special employee-only offers in Accor hotels across the globe.
• Switzerland LunchCheck Restaurant Card.
• Pension Scheme.

We are looking forward to your application, including your English CV.