Accountant - Payment

JOB SUMMARY

• The Accountant - Payment is responsible for the accurate and timely execution of day-to-day payment operations within the Shared Services environment.
• This role focuses on processing payment runs, handling vendor payment queries, and ensuring adherence to established procedures, internal controls, and SLAs.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Primary Business Partners

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Accounts Payable (Invoicing Team)

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Shared Services Center Leadership

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Corporate and Regional Procurement Operation Team

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• Regional and Local Finance & Accounting teams

Interfaces With

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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 Teams

JOB SPECIFIC TASKS

Payment Operations

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• Prepare and execute payment runs (bank transfers, cheques, electronic platforms) accurately and within SLA timelines.
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Validate payment proposals, ensuring

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• Correct due dates
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• Appropriate approvals obtained
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• Compliance with payment controls and policies
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• Process urgent and ad-hoc payments with proper approval.
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• Monitor and follow up on payment rejections and bank errors, escalating where required.

Accounts Payable Processing Support

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• Support invoice readiness for payment (basic checks on completeness and accuracy).
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• Coordinate with invoice processing team to resolve issues impacting payment timelines.
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• Liaise with upstream teams to resolve issues that may delay payments.
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• Ensure invoices are processed accurately to avoid payment delays or penalties.

Vendor & Bank Management

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• Respond to vendor queries on payment status and remittance details.
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• Assist with sending payment remittance advice.
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• Support maintenance of vendor banking information following control procedures.

Reconciliation & Reporting

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• Perform basic payment and bank reconciliations.
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• Monitor overdue invoices and highlight issues.
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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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• Adhere strictly to company policies, SOPs, and SOX controls.
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• Ensure complete documentation and audit trails for all transactions.
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• Escalate control gaps or unusual transactions.
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Continuous Improvement & Transformation

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• Support process improvements and automation initiatives.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Preferred Education and Experience

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Diploma / Degree in Accounting or Finance

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• 1–3 years AP or finance operations experience
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• Basic knowledge of payment processing and ERP systems
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• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
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• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems

COMPETENCIES, BASIC SKILLS, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

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.