Accounts Assistant

**Job Description**:
**Job Number** 23121550

**Job Category** Finance & Accounting

**Location** JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa, 158 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia VIEW ON MAP

**Schedule** Part-Time

**Located Remotely?** N

**Relocation?** N

**Position Type** Non-Management

**About the Company**

**Marriott International** portfolio of brands includes JW Marriott alongside 29 other Marriott brands. Marriott International is the world’s leading global hospitality company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed.

**JW Marriott **is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW Marriott is a tribute to the founder of Marriott International, J. Willard, who believes our associates come first. Because if you’re happy, our guests will be happy. It’s as simple as that. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you’ll be part of a community and enjoy a true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can really pursue your passions in a luxury environment. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That’s The JW Treatment.

**About the role**

Reporting to the Director of Finance, in this Finance generalist role you will mainly be responsible for Accounts Payable, but also you will be required to assist with other finance-related tasks.

**Critical 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.
- 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.
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance and/or Commerce
- Strong computer skills with computers, Opera, PeopleSoft and Microsoft Excel
- Account payable experience is a big advantage
- Prior Hotel experience desired
- Problem solving, decision-making, auditing and reconciliation skills
- Strong organizational skills to ensure the timely completion of tasks within tight deadlines
- A willingness to learn and develop your career as a Hotel Finance professional

**The Benefits**

Enjoy the benefits of:

- Unlimited strategic development and career opportunities
- Generous accommodation and food and beverage discounts including all properties within the Marriott International group
- Recognition programs to keep you motivated
- The best hotel training opportunities provided
- Wellbeing and mindfulness programs to ensure you stay healthy
- Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law._

Marriott International portfolio of brands includes both JW Marriott and Marriott Hotels.

**Marriott Hotels**, Marriott International’s flagship brand with more than 500 global locations, is advancing the art of hosting so that our guests can travel brilliantly. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep this promise by delivering premium choices, sophisticated style, and well-crafted details. With your skills and imagination, together we will innovate and reinvent the future of travel.

**JW Marriott **is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 80 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you’re happy, our guests will be happy. It’s as simple as that. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you’ll be part of a community and enjoy a true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can really pursue your passions in a luxury environment. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That’s The JW Treatment.