Senior Staff Accountant

Marriott•Saint Petersburg, FL

About The Position

The Senior Staff Accountant checks figures, postings, and documents for accuracy; organizes and maintains files, records, cash, and cash equivalents in accordance with policies and procedures; and records, stores, accesses, and analyzes computerized financial information. The role classifies, codes, and summarizes financial data to maintain records using journals, ledgers, and computers. It prepares, maintains, audits, and distributes accounting, financial, statistical, auditing, or payroll reports and tables, and completes period-end closing procedures and reports. The position responds to and resolves questions, issues, or disputes from Marriott’s Shared Service Center or guests; processes customer tax exemptions in accordance with government regulations; reviews, reconciles, and processes credit card vouchers and advance deposits; and monitors and audits gift certificate and incentive award redemptions. The role requires following company policies and procedures, maintaining a clean and professional appearance, protecting confidential information and company assets, and safeguarding the privacy and security of guests and coworkers. It also involves anticipating and addressing guest service needs, supporting colleagues and team goals, communicating professionally, preparing and reviewing written documents accurately, answering telephones appropriately, and maintaining positive working relationships. The employee may perform other reasonable duties as requested by supervisors.

Requirements

At least 1 year of related work experience.
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
No supervisory experience required.
No license or certification required.
Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 10 pounds without assistance.

Responsibilities

Check figures, postings, and documents for accuracy.
Organize, secure, and maintain files, records, cash, and cash equivalents in accordance with policies and procedures.
Record, store, access, and analyze computerized financial information.
Classify, code, and summarize financial data to maintain records using journals, ledgers, and computers.
Prepare, maintain, audit, and distribute statistical, financial, accounting, auditing, or payroll reports and tables.
Complete period-end closing procedures and reports as specified.
Respond to or resolve questions, issues, or disputes from Marriott’s Shared Service Center or guests.
Process customer tax exemptions in accordance with government regulations.
Review, reconcile, and process credit card vouchers and advance deposits.
Monitor and audit gift certificate and incentive award redemption activity.
Follow company policies and procedures and maintain a clean, professional appearance.
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, protect company assets, and safeguard the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.
Anticipate and address guest service needs and assist other employees to ensure proper coverage and prompt service.
Communicate clearly and professionally, prepare and review written documents accurately, and answer telephones using appropriate etiquette.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships, support team goals, and listen and respond appropriately to coworkers’ concerns.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors.