Accountant, Corporate Accounting

American Airlines • Fort Worth, TX • 2h ago

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 role provides an excellent opportunity to grow your skills in data analysis, apply accounting principles, and collaborate with a wide range of groups within AA on special projects and in your day-to-day role.

This role is a part of the Spare Parts Accounting team within the Corporate Accounting group

What you'll do

As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.

Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Maintain assigned general ledger accounts related to Spare Parts Inventory, PP&E, and Accounts Receivable.

Research and resolve accounting variances, reconciling items, and data discrepancies.

Analyze financial data and account activity to identify trends and support business decisions.

Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities in accordance with accounting policies and controls.

Prepare documentation and respond to requests from external auditors, internal auditors, and SOX compliance teams.

Assist with budget, forecast, and financial planning processes by providing accounting analysis and reporting.

Partner with Finance, Corporate Accounting, and operational teams to address accounting matters and improve data accuracy.

Participate in special projects, process improvements, and system enhancements that support departmental objectives.

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent training/experience

Minimum of 2 years of combined public accounting experience or experience in public or private company corporate accounting department

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

Master's degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance, MBA, or related disciplines or equivalent experiences.

Certified Public Accountant

Knowledge of SAP general ledger and Hyperion Financial Management reporting tool

Competency in Alteryx and working with large datasets

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

Possess fundamental accounting, internal controls and SOX knowledge required.

Self-motivated, detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.

Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills.

Proficient with Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Word and Excel.

Flexible/adaptable to constant change and scheduling needs to meet deadlines.

Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

Demonstrated ability to work on projects and prioritize and execute concurrent assignments.

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+ Team Member 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

American Airlines maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity and access for all persons, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or other protected veteran, in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; upgrading; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising.

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