Accountant/Sr Accountant, Financial Reporting

American Airlines Group • Dallas, TX

90d

About The Position

This role is responsible for performing the day-to-day functions for the corporate accounting and/or Financial Reporting processes of the Company. This role will also be 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. The role is a part of the Financial Reporting team within the Finance division.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance, or MBA or other related discipline.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of combined public accounting experience or experience in large public company corporate accounting department.
• Possess fundamental accounting, internal controls and SOX knowledge required.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and participate in projects.
• Demonstrated ability to establish metrics, coach and mentor junior employees and provide performance feedback.
• Demonstrated experience testing systems using a standardized methodology for documentation preferred.
• Demonstrated experience using innovative thinking ability with high degree of motivation and problem solving skills required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance, MBA, or related disciplines, or equivalent experience.
• CPA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and peer-review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and complex monthly and ad-hoc reports and supporting schedules.
• 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, process maps) by requested deadlines to the Company's external auditors and the SOX group.
• Review process maps and perform internal controls to ensure SOX compliance.
• Prepare internal/external financial statements and disclosures for SEC filings.
• Document and review support for SEC filings for accuracy.
• Prepare benefit plan financial statements.
• 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.
• Perform Hyperion Financial Management administration tasks.
• Assist with researching, documenting and implementing conclusions regarding technical accounting treatment for non-routine transactions.
• Assist in providing guidance on accounting issues to business groups of the Company as needed.
• Assist in providing new employees with appropriate training on business processes and system applications.
• Assist in providing direction as needed to team members.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes, procedures and accounting assumptions.
• Recommend and assist in process improvements to improve the control environment.
• Develop and maintain documentation for business and system processes.
• 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.

Benefits

• Travel Perks: Access to 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights.
• Health Benefits: Access to health, dental, prescription and vision benefits from day one.
• Wellness Programs: Tools, resources and support for personal wellness.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire with employer contributions after one year.
• Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance, and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Air Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree