American Airlines · 2 weeks ago
Accountant/Sr Accountant, Financial Reporting
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expAmerican Airlines is a leading airline company that values personal and professional growth. The Accountant/Sr Accountant role focuses on overseeing corporate accounting and financial reporting processes, including preparing reconciliations and assisting with audits.
AerospaceAutomotiveTransportationTravel
Responsibilities
Prepare and peer-review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and complex monthly and ad-hoc reports and supporting schedules
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, 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
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 which include maintenance of the G/L hierarchy and financial statement reports, monitoring of system logic and resolving ad-hoc system/user issues
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 as needed
Assist in providing new employees with appropriate training on business processes and system applications for assigned areas of responsibility
Assist in providing direction as needed 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
Qualification
Required
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 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
Preferred
Master's degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance, MBA, or related disciplines, or equivalent experience
CPA
Demonstrated experience testing systems using a standardized methodology for documentation preferred
Benefits
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
Company
American Airlines
American Airlines is an airline company that operates a diverse fleet of aircraft, including narrow-body and wide-body jets. It is a sub-organization of American Airlines.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2023-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2023-02-08Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2015-01-01Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Doug Parker
Chairman and former CEO at American Airlines
David Seymour
Chief Operating Officer
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