Assistant Controller - Travel Ops & Accounting (Remote)

Railbookers Group; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from Home

Generous PTO Package

Bonus and Incentive Plans

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Railbookers Group is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to oversee accounting operations supporting AP and Reservations Accounting, including AR. The role combines hands-on accounting with team leadership, reconciliations, reporting, and process improvements.

The ideal candidate has strong GAAP knowledge, excels in Excel and NetSuite, and can mentor staff while driving financial accuracy and efficiency across reservations-related transactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably including operational or transactional accounting.
• Experience overseeing accounts payable and/or accounts receivable functions.
• Experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting systems.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to balance hands-on accounting work with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations related to reservations, including accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of final payment, issuance of refunds and payment of commissions.
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of financial transactions related to bookings, refunds, commissions, and vendor payments.
• Perform and review reconciliations of accounts including vendor accounts, booking transactions, and operational financial records.
• Assist in the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports and operational data to support business decision-making.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in booking transactions, vendor payments, and customer balances.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff responsible for AP and reservations accounting functions.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to ensure accuracy and efficiency within the team.
• Establish performance standards and ensure adherence to accounting policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, financial controls, and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with operations, reservations, and finance teams to resolve financial discrepancies and improve processes.
• Support system improvements and automation initiatives within accounting workflows.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Maintain strong internal controls over financial transactions and reporting.
• Assist in developing and refining accounting policies, procedures, and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Railbookers Group is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to oversee accounting operations supporting AP and Reservations Accounting, including AR. The role combines hands-on accounting with team leadership, reconciliations, reporting, and process improvements.

The ideal candidate has strong GAAP knowledge, excels in Excel and NetSuite, and can mentor staff while driving financial accuracy and efficiency across reservations-related transactions.