Accounting Specialist, Chase Travel

Testing Site - JPMC; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Testing Site - JPMC is seeking a highly motivated accounting professional to manage transactional data, optimize operations, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include data integration from diverse booking sources, journal entry reconciliation, QA/testing for new programs, month-end close support, and preparing reports for audits. Strong Excel skills and data analysis are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Integrates transactional data from diverse booking sources into the back-office accounting system.
• Reconciles and resolves transactional processing issues, maintaining data integrity.
• Partners cross-functionally with Account Management, IT, Operations, and Finance teams to implement new programs and products.
• Leads QA and testing for new program and product rollouts.
• Assists with reconciliation of journal entries and balance sheet accounts, supporting month-end close.
• Champions process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Prepares deliverables for external reporting and audits, ensuring compliance.
• Manages recurring reporting responsibilities (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Performs variance analysis to identify drivers of financial results and provide insights.
• Contributes to special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Education

Accounting degree

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented accounting professional to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in managing transactional data, optimizing accounting operations, and driving process improvements. You will combines strong analytical skills, technical expertise, and a collaborative mindset to deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment

Job responsibilities

• Integrates transactional data from diverse booking sources into the company’s back-office accounting system, ensuring seamless data flow and accuracy.
• Reconciles and resolves transactional processing issues, maintaining data integrity and supporting business operations.
• Partners cross-functionally with Account Management, IT, Operations, and Finance teams to implement new programs and products.
• Leads quality assurance (QA) and testing efforts for new program and product rollouts.
• Assists with reconciliation of journal entries and balance sheet accounts, supporting month-end and year-end close processes.
• Champions process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting tasks.
• Prepares deliverables for external reporting and audit requirements, ensuring compliance and timeliness.
• Manages recurring reporting responsibilities, including daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Conducts in-depth analysis of key issues impacting data, identify root causes, and recommend effective solutions.
• Strengthens internal controls and streamline processes, leveraging automation where possible.
• Performs variance analysis to identify key drivers of financial results and deliver actionable insights to management.
• Contributes to special projects and support other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 2–10 years of accounting experience, preferably within the Travel Industry.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with data analysis and reporting tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret large data sets and communicate findings clearly.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with excellent time management and prioritization abilities.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication skills, able to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize information from multiple data sources into cohesive presentations and recommendations.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience in travel industry accounting