Accountant

SkyChefs; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyChefs in Irving, TX seeks an Accountant to support financial reporting, accounting operations, and month-end close. This entry-level role collaborates with finance teams to reconcile accounts, analyze results, and provide insights to leaders.

Experience with GAAP and ERP systems is preferred; relocation not offered. Key tasks include intercompany accounting, balance sheet analysis, budgeting support, and audit readiness in a fast-paced hybrid onsite environment (Mon-Thu onsite, remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Requires 1+ years of accounting experience with a Big Four firm or 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong GL, reconciliation, analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP required; IFRS knowledge preferred.
• Intercompany reconciliation experience preferred.
• Proficiency with accounting systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• SAP experience preferred.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial accounting, analysis, and reporting activities.
• Analyze financial results and prepare management reporting packages.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and reconcile intercompany transactions across legal entities and CSCs.
• Analyze, reconcile, and forecast balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare and review month-end journal entries and adjustments.
• Support internal and external audit requirements.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Document processes, identify improvements, and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Intercompany reconciliations

Analytical skills

Communication

IFRS knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights. As a trusted partner to the nation’s leading airlines and retailers, we proudly deliver millions of meals and exceptional service experiences every year across 43 sites throughout the United States. Built on a legacy of operational excellence, culinary expertise, and continuous innovation, we are committed to setting the industry standard in aviation culinary, airline services, last-mile logistics, and retail commerce. From the kitchen to the runway, our teams work together to deliver quality, reliability, and service at every altitude. Our people are the heart of everything we do. At SkyChefs, a career is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to grow, lead, and make an impact in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. Join America’s first, foremost, and finest and take your career to new heights.

Position Overview

The Accountant plays a key role in supporting the organization’s financial reporting, accounting operations, and month-end close processes. This entry-level position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data through account reconciliations, balance sheet analysis, intercompany accounting, and financial reporting. The role partners closely with business leaders and finance teams to provide meaningful financial insights, support budgeting and forecasting activities, assist with audit requirements, and drive process improvements.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and analytical accounting professional with a strong understanding of GAAP, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Work location: SkyChefs corporate headquarters in Irving, TX
• Work type: Onsite Monday-Thursday, remote on Friday
• Relocation: not offered for this specific position

What You’ll Do

• Perform financial accounting, analysis, and reporting activities
• Analyze financial results and prepare management reporting packages
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Prepare and reconcile intercompany transactions across legal entities and CSCs
• Analyze, reconcile, and forecast balance sheet accounts
• Prepare and review month-end journal entries and adjustments
• Support internal and external audit requirements
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
• Document processes, identify improvements, and maintain accounting policies and procedures
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Requires 1+ years of accounting experience with a Big Four firm or 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong GL, reconciliation, analytical, communication, and documentation skills
• Strong knowledge of GAAP required; IFRS knowledge preferred
• Intercompany reconciliation experience preferred
• Proficiency with accounting systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• SAP experience preferred
• CPA preferred

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