Position Summary
As a member of the Accounts Payable team, the Senior Staff Accountant supports key Accounts Payable and accounting activities, including Travel and Expense. This role is responsible for supporting month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes. The position partners with business stakeholders and outsourced teams to ensure company policies are followed, payments are processed timely, and financial reporting is accurate.
Expected Contributions
- Perform a range of accounting and operational tasks, including analysis, research, reporting, and review of financial data
- Respond to routine business requests independently and make sound decisions within established guidelines and low‑risk thresholds
- Take ownership of assigned work and contribute to team, department, and business results; may provide direction or guidance to non‑management staff as needed
- Review journal entries, reconciliations, and related reporting to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Monitor work completed by outsourced teams to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time; provide support and constructive feedback as needed
- Review financial data to ensure compliance with MVW policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Complete month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close activities, including journal entries, financial statement activity, and reporting for assigned departments
- Prepare and provide ad hoc reports and analysis to support management and business needs
- Process supplier invoices accurately and timely, ensuring appropriate approvals and supporting documentation are obtained and reviewed
- Perform supplier call‑backs and validation procedures in accordance with company policy and internal control requirements
- Respond to supplier and internal inquiries professionally and promptly, including ownership of the Accounts Payable email query inbox
- Research and resolve invoice, payment, and Travel and Expense issues, escalating as necessary to ensure timely resolution
- Review and respond to Travel and Expense inquiries submitted by outsourced teams, ensuring compliance with company policy
- Provide clear guidance to associates and outsourced teams on Accounts Payable and Travel and Expense requirements
- Ensure payments are processed accurately and on time, in alignment with established service level expectations
- Maintain accurate records and documentation to support audits and internal reviews
- Identify recurring issues or process gaps and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
- Demonstrate initiative in developing skills and knowledge and actively work to improve performance
- Support special projects and perform other related duties as assigned
Candidate Profile
Education:
- BS/BA in accounting preferred or equivalent on-the-job-experience
Experience:
- Accounts Payable 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
- Proficiency in PC-based applications, including Excel, MS access and Word
- Experience with Power BI and CoPilot
- PeopleSoft experience preferred
Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.
