Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting & SOX Oversight

American Airlines; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Health benefits

Wellness programs

401(k)

Employee discounts

Job summary

American Airlines is seeking a corporate accounting professional to support the financial reporting team, including month-end close, reconciliations, and SEC disclosures.

You will prepare journal entries, assist with SOX compliance, and collaborate with IT to improve systems and internal controls. A strong foundation in accounting and MS Excel is required.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to grow within Finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance, or MBA or other related discipline.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of combined public accounting experience or experience in large public company corporate accounting department.
• CPA preferred.
• Fundamental accounting, internal controls and SOX knowledge.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and participate in projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and peer-review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and complex monthly and ad-hoc reports.
• Prepare, peer-review, and provide documents for external auditors and the SOX group.
• Review process maps and perform internal controls to ensure SOX compliance.
• Prepare internal/external financial statements and disclosures for SEC filings.
• Participate in design, development, testing and documentation of accounting systems and interfaces.
• Hyperion Financial Management administration tasks including GL hierarchy maintenance.

Skills

SOX knowledge

Accounting knowledge

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

MBA or related discipline

Tools

Hyperion Financial Management

Job description

American Airlines is seeking a corporate accounting professional to support the financial reporting team, including month-end close, reconciliations, and SEC disclosures.

You will prepare journal entries, assist with SOX compliance, and collaborate with IT to improve systems and internal controls. A strong foundation in accounting and MS Excel is required.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to grow within Finance.