JOB SUMMARY

Performs accounting functions in support of the company's or department's financial tracking, payables processing and reporting requirements. Performs various audits to maintain internal controls. Provides guidance and interpretation to others regarding regulations and procedures. Develops alternative solutions and approaches when necessary. Collects financial data from multiple sources to prepare accounting entries. Researches and responds to inquiries regarding problems and discrepancies with financial date and makes corrections to entries as necessary.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• BS/BA in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant accounting/finance experience.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Accounting

• Support Monthly Close process and prepare journal entries.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Performs audits to maintain internal controls, including expense reports for conformity with internal policy and I.R.S. regulations.
• Provides guidance and interpretation to others regarding regulations and procedures.
• Collects financial data from multiple sources to prepare accounting entries.
• Researches and responds to inquiries regarding problems and discrepancies with financial date and makes corrections to entries as necessary.
• Verifies mathematical accuracy of accounting documents and reports. Determines and makes appropriate corrections.
• Codes a full range of accounting entries following accounting guidelines.
• Processes data through an automated accounting system to record items such as operating expenses/accounts payable, travel expenses and other miscellaneous journal entries.
• Verifies the accuracy of entries by analyzing edit reports.
• Ensure all assets are recorded and depreciated in the appropriate units and in accordance with corporate policy.
• Provide support for budget process
• Review and prepares JE's & OFB as needed
• Prepare JE's related to Clusters Units (includes all standard period close entries as well as any re-classes & charge outs)
• Reviews transactions rejected by the accounting system. Researches the reason for the rejection (e.g., coding, mathematical errors) and prepares the correcting entries.
• Performs data entry into a tracking or reporting system utilizing spreadsheet, database or software applications to develop detailed back-up schedules for accounting entries.
• Reconciles discrepancies in amounts charged to accounting including complex accounts (e.g., bank accounts) that contain specialized non-recurring transactions. Research discrepancies and unusual transactions/issues. Identifies errors, assesses the impact of the error and proposes corrections.
• Assists in completing filing requirements mandated by outside governmental agencies.
• May supervise other permanent or temporary support staff associates.
• Maintains filing systems within the department, retrieves documents and responds to requests for information from the documents as necessary.

Supervision Received

• Incumbent receives minimal supervision. Instructions are received at the beginning of complex projects and work is generally reviewed at the completion of the project.
• Incumbent is responsible for prioritizing all work assignments.

CRITICAL COMPETENICES

Adaptability

• Advocates and demonstrates continuous improvement by adjusting to new ways as conditions
• and priorities change which may include learning new skills
• Takes initiative by being a part of the solution and assisting in the resolution of issues/problems resulting from change
• Able to work with different levels of management and management styles as needed in position

Communication

• Keeps work group informed, speaks and writes clearly and concisely
• Actively listens to other recommendations while seeking clarification and offering alternatives as appropriate
• Communicates in a timely, proactive manner, receives directions and feedback well

Job Related Business Focus

• Actions support key business values of customer service, associate satisfaction and financial success
• Demonstrates pleasant, helpful and accurate service to internal and external customers
• Respects fellow associates
• Efficiently purchases and utilizes resources to produce quality products

Planning & Organizing

• Sets priorities and establishes a realistic action plan while anticipating potential issues
• impacting the plan
• Develops and follows procedures for ensuring quality, is detail‐oriented, maximizes resources,
• meets deadlines, and follows through on assignments

Problem Solving

• Identifies problems and seeks resolution through sound judgment and solid decision-making skills, where appropriate
• Directs problems to higher level or applicable department for resolution

Teamwork

• Works well in a team environment
• Acts as a liaison with other resources/departments as appropriate
• Gives recognition, collaborates and builds trust among others, treats people fairly, equally and respectfully, promotes celebration when appropriate

Technical Expertise

• Demonstrates requisite technical expertise as defined by the position.

Work Habits

• Demonstrates commitment and reliability in getting the job done efficiently, timely,
• professionally and accurately
• Balances multiple projects simultaneously and maintains the personal, technical and
• professional skills needed to perform job duties
• Consistently strives to improve these skills and represents staff and division positively
• High degree of initiative and ability to work effectively in teams or independently
• Actively pursues learning and self-development to enhance personal and professional growth, shares knowledge and expertise with others

• Understanding and/or Fluency in speaking, writing, and reading Spanish is preferred.
• This position may be based remotely.
• Some travel required.

California Applicants Only: The pay range for this position is $19.25 to $39.31 per hour.

Colorado Applicants Only: The hourly pay range for this position is $19.25 to $35.72.

New York City & Westchester County, NY Applicants Only: The pay range for this position is $23.29 to $39.31 per hour.

Washington Applicants Only: The hourly pay range for this position is $19.25 to $39.31. In addition, the position is eligible for an annual bonus. Employees will accrue 0.4616 PTO balance for every hour worked and eligible to receive minimum of 7 holidays annually.

All locations offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave, educational assistance, 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others.