Accountant, Revenue Accounting

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 is responsible for preparing consolidated financial statements, journal vouchers, account reconciliations and ad-hoc reporting for the Company.
• The role is a part of the Revenue Accounting team within our Finance 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 journal vouchers, monthly support schedules, reconcile general ledger accounts and perform other month-end duties
• Review support schedules for accuracy and consistency before distribution
• Assist in preparation of ad-hoc reports for special projects
• Prepare schedules and assist with external audits
• Act as liaison to the Controller groups on accounting issues
• Provide technical direction to administrative support staff

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor's degree in quantitative discipline or equivalent education/experience

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• 2 years' professional experience
• Experience with SQL
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Experience with internal control compliance related to SOX
• CPA or CMA certification holder or currently pursuing
• Experience in data mining/data analysis
• Proficient in Cognos

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Access, etc.)
• Knowledge of accounting theories and internal control principles using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States (GAAP)
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, with strong organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize work

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.