Staff Accountant, Revenue Accounting

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!

• ​This job is a member of the Revenue Accounting Team within the Finance Division.
• ​Responsible for performing general accounting tasks for the Revenue Accounting function, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and practices.

• ​Prepares and reviews journal entries to support month-end close
• Prepares and reviews reports to support monitoring and/or trending of various accounts
• Reviews, researches and resolves accounting system error reports
• Prepares and publishes monthly and ad-hoc reports and analysis
• Assists with collecting data for financial/SOX audit requests
• Prepares/assists with account reconciliations and follows up on issues/questions within established time frames

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• ​Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience/training

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Over one year professional experience, preferably related to Accounts Receivable
• Experience with SAP/ERP software
• Advanced excel skills/experience writing Macros and using VBA lookups

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• ​Ability to demonstrate experience using innovative thinking ability with high degree of motivation and problem solving skills
• Ability to demonstrate self-motivation, detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of fundamental accounting, internal controls and SOX
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.
• Ability to be flexible/adaptable to constant change and scheduling needs to meet deadlines
• Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer: 

• 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.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more. 
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

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.