Intro
Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you'll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you'll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!
Why you'll love this job
?This job is a member of the Accounting team within our Finance division.
?Responsible for performing the day-to-day functions for the corporate accounting processes of the Company. Additionally, this role is responsible for preparing and analyzing certain account reconciliations in connection with the Company's monthly close process and completing other various projects as determined on an ad hoc basis. This position works closely with the corporate divisions to ensure accounting issues are appropriately identified, analyzed, documented in technical position memos and reported in external reports and internal presentations.
What you'll do
Through research and follow up, ensure that reconciling items and discrepancies in accounting data are resolved in a timely manner
Prepare, peer-review, and provide documents (e.g. reconciliations, supporting schedules, and process maps) by requested deadlines to the Company's external auditors and the SOX group to ensure timely completion of quarterly reviews, the annual financial statement audit and SOX compliance test work
Review process maps and perform internal controls to ensure SOX compliance
Participate in the design, development, testing, implementation and documentation of accounting systems and related interfaces. Recommend and implement system modifications to improve internal control, increase efficiency or reduce costs. Identify, document, and escalate system issues to the IT department
Assist with researching, documenting, and implementing conclusions regarding technical accounting treatment for non-routine transactions and new accounting pronouncements for areas of responsibility
Assist in providing guidance on accounting issues to business groups of the Company
Assist in providing new team members with appropriate training on business processes and system applications for assigned areas of responsibility
Assist in providing direction to team members
Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes, procedures and accounting assumptions on an ongoing basis
Recommend and assist in process improvements to improve the control environment and increase the utilization of resources (people, technology, funds)
Develop and maintain documentation for business and system processes for assigned responsibilities
Represent the department in meetings and through written and verbal communication with internal and external customers Perform a variety of other functions/ad-hoc projects as assigned to aid in the department's/company's achievement of goals and business objectives
All you'll need for success
Minimum Qualifications - Education & Prior Job Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or other equivalent education/experience
3 years of combined public accounting experience, or experience in large public company corporate accounting department
Preferred Qualifications - Education & Prior Job Experience
Master's degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance, MBA, or related disciplines or equivalent experience
CPA
Knowledge of SAP general ledger and SAP Payroll systems
Skills, Licenses & Certifications
Proficient in Microsoft Office (eg., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Excellent knowledge of technical accounting matters, US GAAP, SEC regulations
Fundamental accounting, internal controls, and SOX knowledge required
Self-motivated, detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
Demonstrated ability to lead and participate in projects
Demonstrated ability to establish metrics, coach and mentor junior employees, and provide performance feedback
Ability to meet deadlines without supervision
What you'll get
Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:
Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
Health Benefits: On day one, you'll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that's just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself - that's why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more.
Feel free to be yourself at American
From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.
Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life's journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY
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