Senior Accountant III
Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Accountant III is responsible for owning the end-to-end payment cycle across multiple entities, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant execution of all payments within the Shared Services environment.
This role plays a critical function in cash flow execution, payment controls, and stakeholder management, while driving continuous improvement and risk mitigation.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Primary Business Partners:
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Regional and Corporate Finance & Accounting teams
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Shared Services and Regional Business Services leadership
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Regional and Corporate Procurement Operation team
Interfaces With:
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Corporate F&A Teams both in Asia Pacific and in the US including tax and treasury
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Operational and Commercial Teams
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Internal and external auditors
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3rd party vendors/contributors
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Global Technology Support Team
JOB SPECIFIC TASKS
Payment Operations
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Own and manage payment cycles across entities and currencies.
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Review, validate, and approve payment proposals prior to execution.
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Coordinate with Treasury on cash funding, liquidity, and payment prioritization.
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Manage payment calendars and optimize payment timing.
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Resolve complex payment issues, bank rejections, and exceptions.
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Support onboarding and maintenance of vendors by ensuring accurate banking information and adherence to validation controls, mitigating fraud risks.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
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Act as the primary point of contact for all payment-related escalations, including urgent payment requests, missed/failed payments, and high-risk transactions, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication to stakeholders.
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Partner closely with Procurement, Finance, and Treasury teams across regions to:
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Aligning payment priorities, funding requirements, and cash flow timing
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Resolving invoice-to-payment issues impacting vendors
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Ensure consistency in processes and compliance across entities
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Collaborate with Treasury on liquidity planning, bank-related matters, and payment scheduling, ensuring optimal use of cash and adherence to funding timelines.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and strategic suppliers.
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Manage vendor relationships related to payments and disputes including:
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Payment delays or discrepancies
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Bank return issues and rejected transactions
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Invoice vs payment mismatches
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Coordinating cross-functionally to drive closure
Reconciliation & Reporting
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Perform and review bank and payment reconciliations.
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Monitor AP aging and payment KPIs (on-time %, exceptions).
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Support month-end close including:
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Cash outflow reporting
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Payment accruals
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Liability analysis
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Support withholding tax and indirect tax reporting and compliance (where applicable).
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Track payment performance against KPIs (on-time payment %, exception rates).
Shared Services Operations & Controls
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Overall accountability for the shared services delivery of core financial processes
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Ensure accurate recording of AP transactions in ERP systems
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Ensure proper documentation and audit trails for all transactions.
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Support compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations and audit requirements.
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Governance and Controls:
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Act as control owner for payment-related SOX process
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Ensure proper segregation of duties and approval hierarchy
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Identify and mitigate fraud risks and control gaps
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Support audits and ensure full compliance with policies and regulations
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Maintain and update standard operating procedures (SOPs).
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Continuous Improvement & Transformation
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Identify opportunities to streamline P2P processes and improve efficiency.
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Support automation initiatives.
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Participate in system enhancements and ERP upgrades - COUPA
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Drive standardization across markets and entities.
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Leverage data and reporting tools to improve visibility and insights.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Preferred Education and Experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
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4-7 years of relevant experience in P2P / Accounts Payable, preferably in Shared Services.
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Experience with ERP systems.
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Strong understanding and experience in payments, banking platforms, and controls
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Knowledge of multi-country payments and compliance
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Strong stakeholder and problem-solving skills
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Ability to meet tight deadlines
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems
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Experience with automation tools is an advantage
COMPETENCIES, BASIC SKILLS, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
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Managing Execution
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Driving for Results – Meets deadlines and delivers high-quality outputs.
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Planning and Organizing – Prioritizes tasks effectively during close cycles.
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Building Relationships
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Collaboration – Works effectively across teams and geographies.
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Customer Focus – Provides responsive support to internal stakeholders.
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Learning and Applying Professional Expertise
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P2P Knowledge – Applies AP processes and controls effectively
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Continuous Improvement – Drives efficiency and automation
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Business Acumen – Understands impact of AP on cash flow and operations
Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.