Payroll & Commissions Accountant I

Westgate Resorts • Orlando, FL

6d

About The Position

Westgate Resorts is seeking a detail-oriented, entry-level Payroll & Commissions Accountant I to join its Accounting and Finance team. The role supports timely and accurate financial transaction processing and maintains accounting records in accordance with company policies and established procedures. It involves general ledger accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, journal entries, revenue accounting, cash reconciliation, financial reporting, payroll, and commission processing. The position calls for strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, exceptional attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software systems. The role supports resort sales and marketing compensation and requires overtime during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Accounting is preferred.
• At least two years of accounting experience in general ledger, month-end close, bookkeeping, staff accounting, accounting specialist, or financial reporting work.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and account reconciliation processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including spreadsheets, formulas, data analysis, pivot tables, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work overtime during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with accounting software systems, ERP platforms, and financial management applications.
• Experience with accounting software, ERP systems, and financial reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and validate volume-based commission payouts for sales representatives based on completed timeshare resort tours and presentation metrics.
• Calculate incentive payouts for marketing and Off-Premises Contact (OPC) staff based on attraction ticket distributions and tour bookings.
• Process routine payroll cycles for exempt, non-exempt, and commissioned resort staff, ensuring accurate gross-to-net calculations.
• Use Microsoft Access to research data, run queries, and extract sales metrics for auditing commission eligibility.
• Draft and post month-end general ledger adjustments for payroll liabilities, deferred commission expenses, and timeshare sales accruals.
• Track and enter commission chargebacks for canceled contracts, rescinded timeshare sales, or defaulted payment plans.
• Respond to sales agents' and marketing staff's questions about commission calculations, contract payouts, and tax withholdings.
• Support accounting operations and maintain accounting records in accordance with company policies and established accounting procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal time
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Daily Pay access
• Pregnancy, parental leave, and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition assistance
• Military leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life, disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital insurance
• Pet insurance
• Loyalty program with discounts on hotels, cruises, resorts, restaurants, and entertainment
• Low-cost gym membership
• Scholarship for an eligible dependent of a current Team Member
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Community involvement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree