Staff Accountant

Marriott Vacations; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Marriott Vacations Worldwide is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join the team at AAH Tempe Market Station. This role supports both the operations team and the corporate finance group, ensuring adherence to policies and accurate accounting records.

The candidate will handle daily revenue reports, cash reconciliations, A/P and A/R processing, period-end closes, and various reconciliations, with a focus on accuracy and timely communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of practical financial experience in the hospitality industry.
• Experience with property management systems and POS systems.
• Experience with Oracle (Opera and Peoplesoft) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce and distribute daily revenue reports and daily cash reconciliations.
• Check figures, postings, and documents for accuracy.
• Organize and maintain all files, records, and cash per procedures.
• Prepare daily consolidated deposits of cash.
• Document and act on all cash variances.
• Prepare cashier banks and contracts.
• Accounts Payable: input invoices, set up vendors, review statements, resolve past due items.
• Accounts Receivable: process group deposits, bill groups after departure, lead AR meetings.
• Reconcile Marriott reimbursement rewards and gift cards as needed.
• Handle credit card chargebacks and provide guest folios with receipts.
• Record, store, and analyze financial information.
• Complete period-end closing procedures and reports.
• Prepare and issue bills, invoices, and statements.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Organization

Tools

Oracle Opera

PeopleSoft

Job description

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join the team at AAH Tempe Market Station. This role will be responsible for supporting the operations team as well as support for the corporate finance team. The Staff Accountant position will be responsible for maintaining the accounting responsibilities on property to ensure adherence to policies and procedures.

Specific Expectations

• Produce and distribute daily revenue reports and daily cash reconciliation, including credit card balancing and comp journal entry.
• Check figures, postings, and documents for accuracy.
• Organize, secure, and maintain all files, records, cash and cash equivalents in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Prepare daily consolidated deposits of cash received by all cash handling employees.
• Document, maintain, communicate, and act upon all cash variances.
• Prepare, maintain, and administer all cashier banks and contracts.
• Accounts Payable duties - input invoices, set up new vendors and review vendor statements. Follow-up and resolve past due accounts and vendor invoices until payment in full is received or resolved. Prepare daily consolidated deposits of cash received by all cash handling employees.
• Accounts Receivable duties - process and maintain group deposits, send final billing to groups after departure. Lead daily and weekly AR meetings. Attend weekly BEO meetings. Complete banquet gratuity spreadsheet, post payment for all AR accounts.
• Reconciliations for Marriott reimbursement rewards, gift cards and others as needed.
• Handle credit card chargebacks and provide guest folios with receipts upon request.
• Record, store, access, and/or analyze computerized financial information.
• Complete period-end closing procedures and reports as specified.
• Prepare, review, reconcile, and issue bills, invoices, and account statements according to company procedures.

Specific Candidate Profile

• A minimum of 2 years of practical financial experience in the hospitality industry
• Experience in multiple systems and interfaces with the working knowledge of property management systems and point of sale systems. Experience with Oracle (Opera and Peoplesoft) a plus.
• Excel proficiency required.
• Well organized, detail-oriented with excellent follow-up
• Must possess excellent communication skills both internally and externally.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.