General Accountant

Marriott International - Princeton, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Princeton, NJ

10,001+ employees

Accommodation

About the position

The General Accountant position at Marriott International involves managing financial records, ensuring accuracy in financial documentation, and maintaining compliance with company policies. The role requires organizing and securing financial files, preparing various financial reports, and handling cash management tasks. The accountant will also be responsible for reconciling accounts and resolving any discrepancies, all while fostering a positive work environment and supporting team goals.

Responsibilities

• Check figures, postings, and documents for accuracy.
• Organize, secure, and maintain all files, records, cash, and cash equivalents in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Record, store, access, and/or analyze computerized financial information.
• Classify, code, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals, ledgers, and/or computers.
• Prepare, maintain, audit, and distribute statistical, financial, accounting, auditing, or payroll reports and tables.
• Complete period-end closing procedures and reports as specified.
• Prepare, review, reconcile, and issue bills, invoices, and account statements according to company procedures.
• Follow-up and resolve past due accounts and vendor invoices until payment in full is received or resolved.
• Prepare daily consolidated deposits of cash received by all cash handling employees.
• Document, maintain, communicate, and act upon all Cash Variances.
• Prepare, maintain, and administer all cashier banks and contracts.
• Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets; protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.
• Speak with others using clear and professional language; prepare and review written documents accurately and completely; answer telephones using appropriate etiquette.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• At least 1 year of related work experience.