Specialist Tax

Global Tax Context The Global Tax function at Marriott Vacations Worldwide (MVW) is undergoing a multi‑year transformation driven by new leadership and a renewed vision for how tax supports the business. We seek team members who embrace a customer‑service mindset, proactively identify and address issues, and bring a commitment to establishing and following standard processes and high‑quality work practices. Successful incumbents in this role strive for efficiency, champion simplification, and leverage technology and data to create lasting value.

We welcome individuals who collaborate with business partners, anticipate emerging risks, and contribute to building a modern, agile, and strategically focused tax organization. Specific

Job Summary The Tax Specialist will report to the Tax Senior Manager and will support the Marriott Vacations Worldwide (MVW) transaction tax function. The Tax Specialist will prepare work papers and reconciliations, complete postings, maintain and review files, check work for accuracy, and complete internal control processes supporting the filing of MVW’s state and local tax returns to ensure compliance with state and local tax sales and use, property, lodging, and federal information reporting requirements for all domestic locations where MVW conducts business.

The Tax Specialist will also perform related duties and projects as assigned in support, including property tax duties of the company’s tax reporting and compliance responsibilities. Working Relationships MVW’s Finance & Accounting Team Members MVW’s Global Tax Leadership Team Internal Audit Procurement Treasury Human Resources External Tax Advisors Expected Contributions Prepares tax work papers supporting filing of state and local sales, use and occupancy tax returns.

Prepare, review and post journal entries to be recorded and tax payments to be made. Obtains, reviews, and validates asset data necessary for filing personal property tax returns in various jurisdictions. Establishes, prepares, and coordinates property tax payment requests for approved bills and ensures payment is timely, well tracked, and properly documented. Receives, researches, and responds to tax related notices, inquiries and correspondences from internal and external clients.

Assist in preparation of monthly tax account reconciliations in compliance with MVWP-66 Policy and work with local site teams to obtain necessary reconciliations and information. Runs various General Ledger queries from People Soft, including trial balances, P&L, B/S, etc. Collects, organizes, and analyzes data (in Microsoft excel) for special reports, analytics, cash flow requirements, etc. Performs special projects as requested.

Candidate Profile Education High school diploma/G.E.D. equivalent BS/BA in Accounting preferred Experience Proficient in use of Microsoft Excel Minimum of one year of equivalent work experience People Soft software experience preferred Attributes The ideal candidate will possess the following performance attributes and competencies to be successful in this role. Integrity – Maintains strong ethical standards and compliance with legal, regulatory, and company policies, ensuring a principled approach to all responsibilities.

Leadership & Vision – Strong planning skills, “hands-on” leadership style, tightly linked to and supports the priorities of the business and provides strategic vision to the tax function beyond management of existing processes and tasks. Commercial & Technical Competence – Strong tax technical knowledge, transactional experience, analytical, creative and proactive thinker with practical solutions, risk-minded, understands business and is tightly linked to business strategies and priorities.

Process-Oriented & Organized – Strong process and project management abilities with a commitment to delivering high-quality work efficiently and on time. Establishes clear accountabilities, demonstrates a hands-on approach, and ensures thorough follow-through. Results-Driven – A high-energy individual with a problem-solving mindset, showing a strong bias for action, persistence in achieving goals, and the ability to tackle challenges. People- & Team-Oriented – Demonstrates respect for others, tactful assertiveness, and the ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment while striving to achieve ambitious goals.

A collaborative team player with good interpersonal skills, capable of building and fostering cross-functional relationships within and beyond the tax function. Presents tax issues in a clear, understandable manner and is flexible to work extended hours as needed to meet deadlines. Systems Aptitude – Comfortable working with a broad range of systems and applications, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.