Senior Accounting Assistant
JOB SUMMARY
Performs accounting functions in support of the GT organization in the areas of financial tracking, processing, and reporting requirements. Provides general accounting support to the organization and assists with small projects and business processes as assigned. Develops alternatives and solutions where guidelines are not available. Interprets internal policies and procedures and functions as a resource to others. Works under limited supervision.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
Required
• High School diploma or equivalent
• 4+ years administrative or clerical support experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (including ability to create and use advanced functions such as Vlookup, Pivot Tables, Graphs/Charts)
Preferred
• Associate/Bachelor’s degree, certification, or continuing education
• Experience in hospitality industry
• Experience in accounting function responsible for multiple units or departments
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
• Collects financial data from multiple sources; researches problems and responds to inquiries from both Finance Business Partners (FBPs) and IT leaders.
• Verifies mathematical accuracy of accounting documents and reports. Determines and makes appropriate corrections.
• Performs data entry into the tracker file utilizing spreadsheet, database or mainframe applications to develop detailed monthly actual results; reviews variances with department owners and clears any pending issues.
• Reconciles account discrepancies including complex accounts that contain specialized non-recurring transactions. Identifies errors, assesses the impact of the error, and proposes corrections.
• Process journal entries to reclass expenses and accrue expenses. Verify accuracy of entries by analyzing edit reports. Make corrections as necessary.
• Process prepaid amortization schedules
• Facilitates/provides support during P&L meetings to review information and develop departmental critiques with GT leaders and FBPs.
• Compiles forecast information, analyzes variances, researches trends/issues and supports FBPs & GT tower leads.
• Provides support during budgets to gather data, develops cost estimates, prepares drafts, and reviews variances with assigned owners.
• Processes GT billing to various entities (such as FSSP and Servers & Storage), resolves any disputes and clears any suspense instances that may arise.
• Provides support for capital expenditure accounting to include invoice processing, project spend management, asset retirement, amortization, and capex forecasting & budgeting.
• Processes approved invoices through Peoplesoft AP, manages vendor records (add / change / delete), clears aged balances and submits month end accruals.
• Assists in purchase order generation, tracks contracts & leases renewals in Marnics and audits invoices against SOW/contracts.
• Completes forms and templates (ex: new department or changes to department forms).
• Perform audit verifications as directed.
• Maintains filing systems within department; retrieves documents and responds to requests for information.
• May provide work direction to other permanent or temporary support staff associates.
• Complete accurate and timely financial information in appropriate systems (Tracker, Peoplesoft, On Demand, Marrstar, EPM, Apptio, Aestiva, etc.)
• Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.
The pay range for this position is $20.00 to $33.99 per hour. In addition, the position is eligible for an annual bonus.
Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue 0.04616 PTO balance for every hour worked and eligible to receive minimum of 7 holidays annually.
All locations offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave, educational assistance, 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others.
Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected. Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda, MD will be considered for Remote positions.
The application deadline for this position is 30 days after the date of this posting, July 30, 2025.
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
Apply Now
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Performs accounting functions in support of the GT organization in the areas of financial tracking, processing, and reporting requirements. Provides general accounting support to the organization and assists with small projects and business processes as assigned. Develops alternatives and solutions where guidelines are not available. Interprets internal policies and procedures and functions as a resource to others. Works under limited supervision.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
Required
• High School diploma or equivalent
• 4+ years administrative or clerical support experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (including ability to create and use advanced functions such as Vlookup, Pivot Tables, Graphs/Charts)
Preferred
• Associate/Bachelor’s degree, certification, or continuing education
• Experience in hospitality industry
• Experience in accounting function responsible for multiple units or departments
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
• Collects financial data from multiple sources; researches problems and responds to inquiries from both Finance Business Partners (FBPs) and IT leaders.
• Verifies mathematical accuracy of accounting documents and reports. Determines and makes appropriate corrections.
• Performs data entry into the tracker file utilizing spreadsheet, database or mainframe applications to develop detailed monthly actual results; reviews variances with department owners and clears any pending issues.
• Reconciles account discrepancies including complex accounts that contain specialized non-recurring transactions. Identifies errors, assesses the impact of the error, and proposes corrections.
• Process journal entries to reclass expenses and accrue expenses. Verify accuracy of entries by analyzing edit reports. Make corrections as necessary.
• Process prepaid amortization schedules
• Facilitates/provides support during P&L meetings to review information and develop departmental critiques with GT leaders and FBPs.
• Compiles forecast information, analyzes variances, researches trends/issues and supports FBPs & GT tower leads.
• Provides support during budgets to gather data, develops cost estimates, prepares drafts, and reviews variances with assigned owners.
• Processes GT billing to various entities (such as FSSP and Servers & Storage), resolves any disputes and clears any suspense instances that may arise.
• Provides support for capital expenditure accounting to include invoice processing, project spend management, asset retirement, amortization, and capex forecasting & budgeting.
• Processes approved invoices through Peoplesoft AP, manages vendor records (add / change / delete), clears aged balances and submits month end accruals.
• Assists in purchase order generation, tracks contracts & leases renewals in Marnics and audits invoices against SOW/contracts.
• Completes forms and templates (ex: new department or changes to department forms).
• Perform audit verifications as directed.
• Maintains filing systems within department; retrieves documents and responds to requests for information.
• May provide work direction to other permanent or temporary support staff associates.
• Complete accurate and timely financial information in appropriate systems (Tracker, Peoplesoft, On Demand, Marrstar, EPM, Apptio, Aestiva, etc.)
• Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.
The pay range for this position is $20.00 to $33.99 per hour. In addition, the position is eligible for an annual bonus.
Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue 0.04616 PTO balance for every hour worked and eligible to receive minimum of 7 holidays annually.
All locations offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave, educational assistance, 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others.
Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected. Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda, MD will be considered for Remote positions.
The application deadline for this position is 30 days after the date of this posting, July 30, 2025.
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
Apply Now
Apply Now