Chief Accountant

JOB SUMMARY 

Supports and oversees the day-to-day execution of accounting and financial operations, ensuring the integrity of the general ledger and compliance with company policies and financial reporting standards. Responsible for managing account reconciliations, month-end and year-end closing activities, financial reporting, balance sheet reviews, and the timely resolution of discrepancies. Provides guidance to the finance team, maintains accurate financial records, monitors internal controls, and partners with department leaders to ensure effective financial management and decision-making. Assists in the preparation of budgets, audits, cash flow reporting, and statutory requirements while driving continuous improvement in accounting processes and controls.

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

Education and Experience

• 4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; no work experience required.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Finance and Accounting or related major; 1 year experience in finance and accounting or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Work, Projects, and Policies 

• Coordinates and implements accounting work and projects as assigned.

• Coordinates, implements and follows up on Accounting SOP audits for all areas of the property.

• Complies with Federal and State laws applying to fraud and collection procedures.

• Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.

• Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

• Compiles, codes, categorizes, calculates, tabulates, audits, or verifies information or data.

• Balances credit card ledgers.

• Verifies contracts for groups and performs credit reference checks for direct billed groups if necessary.

Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals

• Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.

• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

• Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.

• Ensures profits and losses are documented accurately.

• Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued.

• Maintains a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets.

• Completes period end function each period.

• Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.

Demonstrating and Applying Accounting Knowledge 

• Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.

• Demonstrates knowledge of return check procedures.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the Gross Revenue Report.

• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency with write off procedures.

• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency with consolidated deposit procedures.

• Keeps up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

• Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, develop financial spreadsheets, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

• Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Additional Responsibilities 

• Provides information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

• Demonstrates personal integrity.

• Uses effective listening skills.

• Demonstrates self confidence, energy and enthusiasm.

• Manages group or interpersonal conflict effectively.

• Informs and/or updates the executives and the peers on relevant information in a timely manner.

• Manages time well and possesses strong organizational skills.

• Presents ideas, expectations and information in a concise well organized way.

• Uses problem solving methodology for decision making and follow up.

• Makes collections calls if necessary.

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.

At Westin, we are committed to empowering guests to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most while traveling, ensuring they can be the best version of themselves. To achieve the brand mission of becoming the preeminent wellness brand in hospitality, we need passionate and engaged associates to bring the brand’s unique programming to life. We want our associates to embrace their own well-being practices both on and off property. You are the ideal Westin candidate if you are passionate; you are active and take pride in how you maintain your well-being; you are optimistic; you are adventurous. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose,  belong to an amazing global​team, and  become the best version of you.