Position Summary
As a member of the Entity Accounting department, the Senior Staff Accountant contributes specialized knowledge in the accounting process including inter-company and inter-unit transactions. The Senior Staff Accountant supports the period close process as well as prepares and interprets results for business operations during the period, quarter, and year-end close process as well as coordination and consolidation of financial data needed for use in these processes.
Expected Contributions
- Performs the following types of basic tasks: analysis, auditing, programming, research, report generation, and software integration.
- Responds to, solves, and makes decisions on standard/routine business requests with limited risk.
- Responsible for own work and contributing to team, department and/or business results. May direct work of non-management staff.
- Oversee and record foreign currency transactions, ensuring compliance with international financial regulations.
- Prepare and analyze foreign exchange reports related to foreign exchange activities and balance sheet exposures.
- Prepare reconciliations of foreign bank accounts and intercompany balances.
- Managing and recording of intercompany loan balances and interest activity.
- Preparation of budgets and financial forecasts for intercompany loan balances and interest, incorporating foreign exchange considerations.
- Work closely with international finance teams, auditors, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial information.
- Provide guidance on foreign exchange accounting matters.
- Utilize accounting software and systems to manage foreign exchange transactions and reporting.
- Reconciles intercompany balances with affiliate entities
- Assists more senior associates in achieving business results by:
- utilizing technical knowledge and skills to enhance business processes.
- establishing priorities for self and, where appropriate, others.
- allocating own time effectively to meet goals in a manner that does not disadvantage other associates or groups.
- contributing to department/unit budget as appropriate (i.e., input, following guidelines, etc.).
- Demonstrates an awareness of personal strengths and areas for improvement and acts independently to improve and increase skills and knowledge.
- Performs other duties as appropriate.
- Reviews financial data to ensure it is in compliance with MVW’s policies and procedures.
- Completes period end closing process, including journal entries, financial statement activity and reporting for all appropriate departments.
- Performs reconciliations, journal entries, reports and related research.
- Ensures necessary adjusting journal entries are completed in timely manner.
- Holds periodic review meetings with department managers to identify and resolve outstanding issues.
- Prepares period end operating statement and balance sheet management reports.
- Responsible for MIP-66 account reconciliations.
- Responsibilities also include providing ad hoc reports for management.
- Assists with preparation of audit work papers.
- Performs special projects as required and other duties as assigned.
Candidate Profile
Education: BS/BA in accounting preferred with 2-3 years of relevant experience or equivalent on-the-job-experience.
Experience: M&S or Operations site experience preferred.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in PC-based applications, including Excel, MS access and Word
- PeopleSoft experience preferred
Skills and Attributes:
- Proven analytical skills including the ability to reconcile accounts and explain variances
- Proven ability to work independently
- Detail oriented highly-developed organizational skills
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral
Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.
