**Position Summary** As a member of the Entity Accounting department, the Senior Staff Accountant contributes specialized knowledge in the accounting process including inter-company and inter-unit transactions. The Senior Staff Accountant supports the period close process as well as prepares and interprets results for business operations during the period, quarter, and year-end close process as well as coordination and consolidation of financial data needed for use in these processes. **Expected Contributions** + Performs the following types of basic tasks: analysis, auditing, programming, research, report generation, and software integration. + Responds to, solves, and makes decisions on standard/routine business requests with limited risk. + Responsible for own work and contributing to team, department and/or business results. May direct work of non-management staff. + Oversee and record foreign currency transactions, ensuring compliance with international financial regulations. + Prepare and analyze foreign exchange reports related to foreign exchange activities and balance sheet exposures. + Prepare reconciliations of foreign bank accounts and intercompany balances. + Managing and recording of intercompany loan balances and interest activity. + Preparation of budgets and financial forecasts for intercompany loan balances and interest, incorporating foreign exchange considerations. + Work closely with international finance teams, auditors, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial information. + Provide guidance on foreign exchange accounting matters. + Utilize accounting software and systems to manage foreign exchange transactions and reporting. + Reconciles intercompany balances with affiliate entities + Assists more senior associates in achieving business results by: + utilizing technical knowledge and skills to enhance business processes. + establishing priorities for self and, where appropriate, others. + allocating own time effectively to meet goals in a manner that does not disadvantage other associates or groups. + contributing to department/unit budget as appropriate (i.e., input, following guidelines, etc.). + Demonstrates an awareness of personal strengths and areas for improvement and acts independently to improve and increase skills and knowledge. + Performs other duties as appropriate. + Reviews financial data to ensure it is in compliance with MVW’s policies and procedures. + Completes period end closing process, including journal entries, financial statement activity and reporting for all appropriate departments. + Performs reconciliations, journal entries, reports and related research. + Ensures necessary adjusting journal entries are completed in timely manner. + Holds periodic review meetings with department managers to identify and resolve outstanding issues. + Prepares period end operating statement and balance sheet management reports. + Responsible for MIP-66 account reconciliations. + Responsibilities also include providing ad hoc reports for management. + Assists with preparation of audit work papers. + Performs special projects as required and other duties as assigned. **Candidate Profile** **Education:** BS/BA in accounting preferred with 2-3 years of relevant experience or equivalent on-the-job-experience. **Experience:** M&S or Operations site experience preferred. **Technical Skills:** + Proficiency in PC-based applications, including Excel, MS access and Word + PeopleSoft experience preferred **Skills and Attributes:** + Proven analytical skills including the ability to reconcile accounts and explain variances + Proven ability to work independently + Detail oriented highly-developed organizational skills + Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture