Specialist, Financial Reporting, Investments and Technical Accounting

Delta Air Lines, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Air Lines, Inc. is seeking a Specialist to support accounting and the monthly close process in Atlanta, GA. You will work with the team to apply GAAP, assist with audits, prepare journal entries, and enhance controls and reporting.

The role involves balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, and documenting accounting implications of contracts and leases, with opportunities to automate and improve processes within the finance function.

Qualifications

• Understanding GAAP and application to accounting
• Experience coordinating with internal and external auditors
• Prepare journal entries from source data and systems
• Perform monthly reconciliations, GL research, and variance analysis
• Review controls and processes; identify automation opportunities
• Interpret contracts, leases and other documents for accounting impact
• Support reporting processes and ensure accuracy of financial statements

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly close and balance sheet reconciliations
• Research and document accounting implications of contracts and leases
• Support internal and external reporting packages and disclosures
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve controls
• Collaborate with auditors and finance teams to provide information

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Audit liaison

Month-end close

Variance analysis

Internal controls

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Delta Air Lines is seeking a Specialist to assist with accounting and the monthly close process. The successful candidate will:

• Have a working knowledge of GAAP and how it is applied to accounting processe
• Understand control processes, work directly with internal and external auditors to provide requested information and support, and be able to assist with and perform annual risk assessments
• Prepare accounting entries through the use of source information, data models, research in financial systems or other data
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, general ledger research, and variance analysis
• Review and document controls and accounting processes, while seeking out opportunities to automate, increase efficiency, and streamline existing processes
• Review and summarize accounting implications of documents including contracts, leases, and other legal documents
• Apply technical research to understand business processes throughout the organization and implement accounting processes and controls
• Facilitate internal and external reporting processes including monthly preparation and quality control of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow), internal reporting packages, and 10Q/10K disclosures