Job Information
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Sr. Staff Accountant in Lakeland, Florida
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.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture