Payroll Staff Accountant

We Put the World on Vacation

Travel + Leisure Co. is the world’s leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

The Staff Accountant 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. Responsible for sensitive payroll information along with calculating incentives for certain individuals.

How You'll Shine:

• 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 to devise timely & appropriate action plans.

• 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.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting (Accounting strongly preferred)

• Self-starter with ability to work with little or no supervision

• Excellent organizational skills

• Ability to perform under pressure

• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel

• Intermediate to advance Excel knowledge (function formulas, pivot tables, linked spreadsheets)

• Knowledge of Access or related reporting a plus

• PeopleSoft experience a plus

• Payroll experience with calculating incentives

• 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.

How You'll Be Rewarded:

We offer a diverse range of comprehensive health and welfare benefits to associates who work 30 or more hours per week to meet your needs and support you throughout your career with us. Travel + Leisure Co. benefits include:

Note: Temporary and/or seasonal associates are ineligible for Paid Time Off.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and accident coverage
• Disability
• Depending on position, paid time off, parental leave and holidays (speak to your recruiter for additional information)
• Wish day paid time to volunteer at an approved organization of your choice
• 401k with employer match (subject to eligibility requirements, including tenure - speak to your recruiter for additional information)
• Legal and identify theft plan
• Voluntary income protection benefits
• Wellness program (subject to provider availability)
• Employee Assistance Program

Where Memories Start with You

Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you’ll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what’s next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications 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 location of the position for which you are applying.