Intro
Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you'll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you'll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!
Why you'll love this job
Support the accounting responsibilities within the Accounting Office.
The position works among cross functional teams to ensure the accounting activities are appropriately analyzed, processed and documented in compliance with internal controls, process and procedure and local country regulations.
What you'll do
Responsible for processing payrolls; ensuring payroll is accurate, timely and in compliance with all country specific statutory requirements and appropriate taxes and benefit withholdings are made.
Oversee the disbursement processes ensuring timely and accurate payment processing in compliance with company policy and legal requirements.
Monitor cash account balances for each country.
Perform account analysis, reconciliations, and preparation of journal entries to the general ledger.
Manage the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings, payments, and supporting schedules.
Maintain the tax calendar to ensure all filings/payments are done timely to ensure fines and penalties are not incurred.
Provide technical direction and training to internal customers as necessary.
Assist the Accounting Manager with projects as requested and ad-hoc reporting as necessary.
All you'll need for success
Minimum Qualifications - Education & Prior Job Experience
University degree with a focus in accounting or equivalent education/experience.
At least 2 years of experience in a related accounting field.
Experience with international business practices, tax and labor laws.
Fluent in verbal and written English.
Demonstrated excellent qualitative and quantitative analytical skills.
Must possess critical thinking skills as well as being a strategic thinker.
Commitment to high standards, integrity and ethics.
Proficient with PC and Microsoft Office software (e.g., Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint).
Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks.
Ability to deal with confidential subject matter.
Self-motivated with the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
Ability to work flexible hours when required.
Good team player.
Adaptable to change.
Preferred Qualifications - Education & Prior Job Experience
CPA, ACCA, AAT, MBA or equivalent education/certification.
Demonstrated knowledge of airline accounting practices.
Demonstrated knowledge of SAP.
Ability to speak additional languages relevant for the countries of responsibility.
What you'll get
Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more.
Feel free to be yourself at American
From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.
Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life's journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
