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 the Finance Division
- Overview of accounting functions : Debt Accounting, SEC, and other external reporting.
- Responsible for performing the day-to-day functions for the corporate accounting and / or financial reporting 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, ensures that reconciling items and discrepancies in accounting data are resolved in a timely mannerPrepares, peer-review, and provides 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 workReviews process maps and performs internal controls to ensure SOX compliancePrepares internal / external financial statements and disclosures for SEC filings. Documents and reviews support for SEC filings for accuracy.Participates in the design, development, testing, implementation and documentation of accounting systems and related interfaces. Recommends and implements system modifications to improve internal control, increase efficiency or reduce costs. Identifies, documents, and escalates system issues to the IT departmentAssists with researching, documenting and implementing conclusions regarding technical accounting treatment for non-routine transactions and new accounting pronouncements for areas of responsibilityAssists in providing guidance on accounting issues to business groups of the CompanyAssists in providing new team members with appropriate training on business processes and system applications for assigned areas of responsibilityAssist in providing direction to team membersEvaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes, procedures and accounting assumptions on an ongoing basis. Recommends and assists in process improvements to improve the control environment and increase the utilization of resources (people, technology, fundsDevelops and maintains documentation for business and system processes for assigned responsibilitiesRepresents the department in meetings and through written and verbal communication with internal and external customersPerforms a variety of other functions / ad-hoc projects as assigned to aid in the department's / company's achievement of goals and business objectivesAll you'll need for success
Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent education / experience3 years of combined public accounting experience or experience in large public company corporate accounting departmentPreferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
Master's degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance, MBA, or related disciplines or equivalent experienceCertified Public AccountantKnowledge of SAP general ledger and Hyperion Financial Management reporting toolSkills, Licenses & Certifications
Excellent knowledge of technical accounting matters, US GAAP, SEC regulationsPossess fundamental accounting, internal controls and SOX knowledge requiredSelf-motivated, detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skillsDemonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficient with Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Word and ExcelDemonstrated ability to lead and participate in projectsDemonstrated ability to establish metrics, coach and mentor junior employees and provide performance feedbackDemonstrated experience testing systems using a standardized methodology for documentation preferredDemonstrated experience using innovative thinking ability with high degree of motivation and problem solving skills requiredFlexible / adaptable to constant change and scheduling needs to meet deadlinesDemonstrated ability to work in a team environmentDemonstrated ability to work on projects and prioritize and execute concurrent assignmentsAbility to meet deadlines without supervisionWhat 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 moreFeel 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.
