Senior Accountant

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Senior Director, Accounting Policy & SEC Reporting, the Senior Accountant supports the preparation of the 10-K, 10-Q, and other SEC filings. The Senior Accountant assists 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 uses 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.
• Assist in drafting sections of the Management’s Discussion and Analysis in the Form 10-Q and Form 10-K.
• 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.
• Together with the Assistant Manager, review press releases, conference call scripts, and other information prepared for release to external parties.
• 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.
• 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.
• Perform accounting research and analysis, for example, in the areas of intangible asset impairment testing and segment reporting.
• Assist with quality control procedures for the various SEC filings, including checking the accuracy of data and disclosures, footing, and grammatical reviews.
• Support the Assistant Manager on other quarterly tasks as needed, such as the disclosure checklist and XBRL review.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to provide support for external reports.
• Monitor and leverage emerging technologies, including AI tools. Proactively identify, evaluate, and implement innovative solutions to enhance financial reporting processes to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
• 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

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law..