Senior Staff Accountant

Additional Information

Job Number 24189234

Job Category Finance & Accounting

Location Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20814VIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=Marriott%20International%20HQ%2C%207750%20Wisconsin%20Avenue%2C%20Bethesda%2C%20Maryland%2C%20United%20States%2C%2020814)

Schedule Full Time

Located Remotely? N

Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Accounting Policy & SEC Reporting, the Senior Accountant will support the preparation of the annual, quarterly, and other SEC filings. The Senior Accountant will assist in creating timely, high-quality deliverables and facilitating control procedures to ensure the accuracy and completeness of Marriott lnternational's SEC filings. Additionally, the Senior Accountant will use knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles to assist in maintaining accurate financial statements. The role requires strong communication skills as it involves interaction with various stakeholder groups throughout Marriott, including senior executives.

Expected Contributions

Assist in the preparation of the financial statements and other disclosures for inclusion in the Annual Report, Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, Form 8-K, Registration Statements, and other SEC filings as necessary.

Prepare and own the quarterly and year-end closing calendars/requested items lists and coordinate the timely receipt of the required information with internal and external stakeholders.

Manage the quarterly business unit sub-certification letters including determining content for appropriate inclusion, distributing to the relevant parties, and analyzing responses from the business units.

Together with the Assistant Manager, analyze, review, and document supporting schedules provided by various internal and external functional groups including Financial Reporting and Analysis, shared services center, Corporate Financial Accounting, and others for inclusion in the Form 10-K and Form 10-Q, in a timely manner.

Support the Assistant Manager on other quarterly tasks as needed, such as the disclosure checklist and XBRL review.

Manage the organization of electronic support folders on SharePoint for the Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K filed by the Accounting Policy group.

Coordinate with internal and external auditors to provide support for external reports.

Manage the distribution of drafts of the Form 10-K and Form 10-Q to various internal and external parties, including drafting emails, accumulating comments received from those parties, and inputting changes into the various drafts.

Together with the Assistant Manager, review press releases, conference call scripts, and other information prepared for release to external parties.

Assist with quality control procedures for the various SEC filings, including checking the accuracy of data and disclosures, footing, and grammatical reviews.

Maintain SOX controls for the SEC external reporting process, assist with walkthroughs, and coordinate review of control procedures with internal and external stakeholder groups.

Complete other accounting, internal controls, research, and analytical projects as assigned.

Specific Candidate Profile

Experience and Education

Minimum of 2 years Accounting experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required

CPA candidate preferred

Specific industry experience is a plus

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of US generally accepted accounting principles

Strong organizational, prioritization skills, and attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to effectively plan, work well under pressure and deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Strong problem solving, research, and analytical skills

Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to work in a collaborative environment

Creates an atmosphere in which timely information flows smoothly through the organization

Actively pursues learning and self-development to enhance personal, professional and business growth; shares learning with others in the group

Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills.

The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $97,400 annually. Marriott offers a bonus program, comprehensive health care benefits, 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match, employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount, accrued paid time off (including sick leave where applicable), life insurance, group disability insurance, travel discounts, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, health savings account (except for positions based out of or performed in Hawaii), flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, pre-tax commuter benefits, other life and work wellness benefits, and may include other incentives such as stock awards and deferred compensation plans. Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Marriott reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.