Accountant/Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

American Airlines Group - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Dallas, TX

Air Transportation

About the position

As an Accountant/Senior Accountant in Financial Reporting at American Airlines, you will play a crucial role in the corporate accounting and financial reporting processes of the company. This position involves performing day-to-day accounting functions, preparing and analyzing account reconciliations, and contributing to the monthly close process. You will be part of the Financial Reporting team within the Finance division, where you will tackle various challenges and projects that arise on an ad hoc basis. Your responsibilities will include preparing and peer-reviewing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and complex monthly and ad-hoc reports, ensuring that any discrepancies in accounting data are resolved promptly. In addition to your core responsibilities, you will prepare and provide necessary documentation to external auditors and the SOX group, ensuring compliance with quarterly reviews and annual financial statement audits. You will also be involved in reviewing process maps and performing internal controls to maintain SOX compliance. Your role will extend to preparing internal and external financial statements and disclosures for SEC filings, ensuring accuracy and completeness in all documentation. You will participate in the design, development, testing, and implementation of accounting systems, recommending modifications to improve internal controls and efficiency. Your tasks will also include administering Hyperion Financial Management, maintaining the G/L hierarchy, and resolving any system-related issues. As a key member of the team, you will assist in researching and documenting technical accounting treatments for non-routine transactions and provide guidance on accounting issues to various business groups. Furthermore, you will evaluate the effectiveness of business processes and recommend improvements to enhance resource utilization. Your role will involve developing and maintaining documentation for business and system processes, representing the department in meetings, and performing various ad-hoc projects to support the department's goals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and peer-review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and complex monthly and ad-hoc reports.
• Ensure timely resolution of reconciling items and discrepancies in accounting data through research and follow-up.
• Prepare and provide documents to external auditors and the SOX group to ensure timely completion of quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Review process maps and perform internal controls to ensure SOX compliance.
• Prepare internal/external financial statements and disclosures for SEC filings, ensuring accuracy.
• Participate in the design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation of accounting systems and related interfaces.
• Perform Hyperion Financial Management administration tasks, including maintenance of the G/L hierarchy and financial statement reports.
• Assist with researching, documenting, and implementing conclusions regarding technical accounting treatment for non-routine transactions.
• Provide guidance on accounting issues to business groups as needed.
• Assist in training new employees on business processes and system applications.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes and recommend improvements.
• 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 and ad-hoc projects as assigned.

Requirements

• 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 a large public company corporate accounting department.
• Possess fundamental accounting, internal controls, and SOX knowledge required.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance, MBA, or related disciplines, or equivalent experience.
• CPA certification is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and participate in projects.
• Experience testing systems using a standardized methodology for documentation preferred.
• Demonstrated experience using innovative thinking ability with a high degree of motivation and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Travel Perks: Access to travel opportunities for you, your family, and friends across a global network.
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, prescription, and vision benefits from day one.
• Wellness Programs: Resources and support to help you be your best self.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire with employer contributions after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance, and discounts on hotels, cars, and cruises.