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..
About UsSkills Required
- Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- Knowledge of US generally accepted accounting principles
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and attention-to-detail skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to plan effectively, work under pressure and deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong problem-solving, research, and analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
- Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills
- CPA candidate
- Specific industry experience
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests a 100% 401(k) match up to 5% of pay is a notable strength for U.S. associates. This matching structure is portrayed as reliable and beneficial for long-term savings.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Feedback suggests broad wellness offerings, mental-health resources, EAP, and TakeCare programs contribute to a comprehensive package. Travel discounts for employees and eligible family are frequently highlighted as a standout lifestyle perk.
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Parental & Family Support — Feedback suggests eight weeks of paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and childcare discounts provide meaningful family support. These offerings are presented as accessible for eligible U.S. associates.
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Marriott International, Inc. is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 7,500 properties in 30 leading hotel brands spanning 132 countries and territories. Its heritage can be traced to a root beer stand opened in Washington, D.C., in 1927 by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott. 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. Community Guidelines: We reserve the right to remove without any notice content that we determine in our sole discretion is offensive or illegal, contains personally identifiable information, trademarks or copyrights belonging to a third party, advertises a third party’s products or services, or is otherwise inappropriate. Application Tips: We encourage job seekers to protect themselves from email and recruiting scams. Please note: 1) We do not accept applications via email or fax; 2) We never ask for money as part of the application process; 3) We only contact job applicants from approved email domains. Please find more information about Marriott International’s job application process and approved email address domains here: http://www.careers.marriott.com/tips-for-applying/
