Finance Professional

Financial Assistant

• A financial assistant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day execution of general ledger impacted processes.

This includes providing support to clients in understanding and working with accounting processes, performing accounting functions such as account balancing, ledger reconciliation, reporting, and discrepancy resolution.

Candidate Profile:

• Education: A 4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or a related major is required.
• Experience: No work experience is required.

Core Work Activities:

• 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 applicable laws related 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 resolve problems.
• Compiles, codes, categorizes, calculates, tabulates, audits, or verifies information/data.
• Balances credit card ledgers.
• Verifies contracts for groups and performs credit reference checks for direct billed groups if necessary.

Maintaining Financial Goals:

• Achieves and exceeds goals (performance, budget, team goals).
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.
• Ensures accurate documentation of profits and losses.
• Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring taxes are current, collected, and/or accrued.
• Maintains a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets.
• Completes period-end functions each period.
• Provides direction and assistance regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures.

Demonstrating 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 proficiency with write-off procedures.
• Demonstrates proficiency with consolidated deposit procedures.
• Keeps up-to-date with new knowledge and applies it to the job.
• Uses computers and systems (hardware/software) to process information and perform tasks.
• Determines whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Leading Accounting Teams:

• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others.
• Advocates sound financial/business decision-making; demonstrates honesty and integrity.
• Motivates and creates a productive work environment.
• Imposes deadlines and delegates tasks effectively.
• Provides an 'open door' policy and is visible in areas of responsibility.
• Manages the quality process in customer service and employee satisfaction.

Managing Human Resources Activities:

• Interviews, selects, and trains employees.
• Appraises employee productivity and recommends promotions or changes in status.
• Follows progressive discipline procedures as appropriate.
• Provides safety and security for employees and property.
• Monitors employee attendance and records absences/tardiness.
• Helps direct supervisors achieve their development goals.
• Conducts annual performance appraisals according to SOPs.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates through various communication channels.
• Demonstrates personal integrity.
• Uses effective listening skills.
• Demonstrates self-confidence, energy, and enthusiasm.
• Manages group or interpersonal conflicts effectively.
• Keeps executives, peers, and subordinates informed of relevant information in a timely manner.
• Manages time effectively and possesses strong organizational skills.
• Presents ideas and expectations in a concise and organized way.
• Uses problem-solving methodologies for decision-making and follow-up.
• Makes collections calls if necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

• Marriott International is committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture.
• Non-discrimination on any protected basis such as disability, veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

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