Accountant II
Put the World on Vacation
At Travel + Leisure Co. our mission is simple: to put the world on vacation. We turn vacation inspiration into exceptional travel experiences through nearly 20 of the world's leading travel brands under Wyndham Destinations, Panorama, and Travel + Leisure Co. Together we're shaping the future of the travel industry by creating new possibilities for vacationers. That's part of what makes our work fun and interesting. Every day is a chance to learn something new and influence the global business.
The Accountant II is responsible for the accurate and timely performance of various assigned functions in support of the month-end close and reporting process. Ensures the accuracy of assigned financial statements, reports and data files; reviews the financial results and provides communication to management. May identify and implement necessary controls whereby ensuring the Company's financial statements are reported in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). May also be involved on special projects, ad-hoc reporting, and other requests from the sales, marketing, corporate, resort management, and/or finance.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Timely accurate recording of all entries prior to general ledger close in accordance with the corporate closing schedule.
- Ensures financial statements are presented timely to management in accordance with GAAP, accompanied by appropriate financial variance analysis.
- Ensures accounting management is appropriately notified of accounting, internal control, and business issues as they develop in order to devise timely & appropriate action plans.
- Reviews & analyzes financial results for assigned areas in support of the month end close.
- Communicates financial results and variance analysis to management as assigned.
- Timely accurate preparation and/or review of assigned balance sheet reconciliations and/or month end schedules.
- Timely research and resolution of reconciling items with exceptions reported to management for review and consultation
- Timely research & resolution of customer inquiries
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements and Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or relevant professional experience
Knowledge and skills
- Self-starter with ability to work with little or no supervision
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to perform under pressure
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel
Technical Skills
- Intermediate Excel knowledge (i.e., VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, function formulas, linked spreadsheets)
- PeopleSoft experience is a plus
Job experience
- 1-3 years in a "month end/close general ledger" environment
- Timeshare experience preferred
Unless there is a legal requirement, experience will be accepted for the education requirement.
A Place for Everyone
Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co., including how we treat each member of our growing community. Here, you'll find a team that's inclusive, values diversity, and is built on a foundational respect for people from all over the world.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], including the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.