Senior Accountant III

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.