Sr Staff Accountant

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.

Specific 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

Specific 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.