Accountant/Sr Accountant, Payroll Accounting

American Airlines
Phoenix, AZ
Category Accounting
Job Description
Role Overview

This job is a member of the Accounting team within our Finance division. Responsible for performing the day-to-day functions for the corporate accounting 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.

What You Will Do

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 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.

Why It Might Be a Fit

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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or other equivalent education/experience
  • 3 years of combined public accounting experience, or experience in large public company corporate accounting department
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Excellent knowledge of technical accounting matters, US GAAP, SEC regulations
  • Fundamental accounting, internal controls, and SOX knowledge required

Benefits

  • Travel Perks
  • Health Benefits
  • Wellness Programs
  • 401(k) Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet insurance
  • Discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more
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