Senior Accountant - Investment Accounting - Full-time

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Position Summary
The Senior Accountant-Investment Accounting is part of a team responsible for the administration, accounting and reporting for Marriott Internationals guarantee program and loan (note receivable) portfolio. This role will include exposure on how loans and guarantees are used as financial structuring tools in obtaining or maintaining management contracts. The role requires an understanding of financing arrangements, and the ability to review and ensure accurate compliance with the agreements. The job responsibilities within this position involve monitoring commitments, ensuring all activity are properly accounted for, reporting & planning, while ensuring compliance with governance processes. The job responsibilities within this position related to Investment Accounting may vary over time based on the needs of the department.

CLS Expected Contributions and Responsibilities

• Administer a portfolio of loans, requiring a solid conceptual understanding of the overall financial arrangements into which the loan fits.
• Support loan and guarantee workouts and refinancing.
• Account for funding activities, ensuring that cash transfers are properly supported, authorized, and within outstanding limits.
• Provide support for the forecast, annual budgets, and long range plan processes, as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly notes receivable and/or guarantee reporting package, including all deliverables provided for internal management reporting and external SEC reporting.
• Administer all loan billing inquiries and collection activities, including resolution of billing inquiries and discrepancies, where required.
• Prepare journal entries and documentation to support the Intercompany loan process.
• Verify interest income calculations and ensure proper recording and reporting of interest.
• Respond to audit confirmations or other inquiries related to the loan portfolio.
• Support MIP-66 compliance relating to Marriott's notes receivable and guarantee portfolios.
• Complete special projects for the investment team, as assigned.
• Provide support to other groups within Treasury Accounting Services as needed, including, Transactions Accounting, Joint Ventures, and the Banking group.

Skill Requirements

• Able to maintain effective client relationships and promote a service orientation that delivers customer results.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to manage multiple time sensitive assignments simultaneously and work independently.
• Capable of documenting processes, ensuring compliance with existing processes and producing quality results.
• Able to multi-task; comfortable with complexity, ambiguity, change and process improvement.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, promoting an environment that allows timely information flows throughout the organization.
• Customer service orientation with the ability to achieve and maintain customer satisfaction.

Specific Candidate Profile

• BS/BA in Accounting/Finance, or related discipline; CPA, MBA, or advanced degree in Accounting or Finance a plus.
• Three or more years of progressive job experience in accounting/finance field.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, with strong focus on spreadsheet applications.
• MIGL/EPM, SmartView and Hyperion Financial Reporting experience preferred
• Public Accounting experience a plus
• Able to understand complex legal documents.
• High degree of initiative, personal responsibility, and integrity.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.