Staff Accountant

Marriott•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The 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 financial, accounting, auditing, statistical, and payroll reports and tables, and completes period-end closing procedures and reports. The Staff Accountant also responds to or resolves questions, issues, and 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 redemption activity. 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. The employee anticipates and addresses guest service needs, assists colleagues with coverage and service, communicates professionally, prepares and reviews written documents accurately, and answers telephones with appropriate etiquette. The employee develops positive working relationships, supports team goals, and listens and responds to coworkers' concerns. Other reasonable duties may be assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

At least 1 year of related work experience.
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
No supervisory experience is required.
No license or certification is required.

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 numerical and financial data to maintain financial 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 and resolve questions, issues, or disputes from Marriott's Shared Service Center or guests.
Process customer tax exemptions following 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; maintain a clean and professional appearance; protect confidential information, company assets, and the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.
Anticipate and address guests’ service needs and assist other employees to ensure proper coverage and prompt guest service.
Communicate clearly and professionally, prepare and review written documents accurately and completely, 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.
Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 10 pounds without assistance.