Accountant/Sr Accountant, Payroll Accounting

All Aviation Jobs; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Health benefits

Wellness programs

401(k)

Employee discounts

Job summary

American Airlines is seeking a detail‑oriented Corporate Accountant to join our Finance team in Phoenix. You will handle day‑to‑day corporate accounting functions, support month‑end close, and prepare reconciliations for external auditors and the SOX program.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's in Accounting, 3 years of public or corporate accounting experience, and solid US GAAP/SEC knowledge. CPA and SAP experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent education/experience.
• 3 years of combined public accounting experience, or experience in large public company corporate accounting department.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and SEC regulations.
• SOX knowledge and controls familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Resolve reconciling items and discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare and peer-review reconciliations, schedules, and documentation for external auditors and the SOX group.
• Review internal controls to ensure SOX compliance.
• Assist in design, development, testing, and documentation of accounting systems and interfaces.
• Assist in providing guidance on accounting issues to business groups and in training new team members.
• Lead or mentor junior staff and participate in ad hoc projects.
• Maintain documentation for business and system processes and present results to stakeholders.
• Represent the department in meetings and communications with internal and external customers.

Skills

Detail oriented

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

Tools

SAP

Job description

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 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. 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, 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, 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 work
• Review process maps and perform internal controls to ensure SOX compliance
• 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 elevate system issues to the IT department
• 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
• Assist in providing new team members with appropriate training on business processes and system applications for assigned areas of responsibility
• Assist in providing direction 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

All you’ll need for success

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - Education & Prior Job Experience

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications - Education & Prior Job Experience

• Master's degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance, MBA, or related disciplines or equivalent experience
• CPA
• Knowledge of SAP general ledger and SAP Payroll systems

Skills

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (eg., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Excellent knowledge of technical accounting matters, US GAAP, SEC regulations
• Fundamental accounting, internal controls, and SOX knowledge required
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and participate in projects
• Demonstrated ability to establish metrics, coach and mentor junior employees, and provide performance feedback
• Ability to meet deadlines without supervision

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+ 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.