Accountant​/Sr Accountant, Cargo Revenue Accounting

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Accountant/Sr Accountant, Cargo Revenue Accounting Posting

Start Date:

10/6/26

Location
:

DFW Headquarters Building 8 (DFW-SV08)
Cities
:

Fort Worth - TX
Requisition :88699

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Responsible for performing the day-to-day functions for the cargo accounting processes of the Company. Also responsible for preparing and analyzing certain account reconciliations in connection with the monthly close process and completing other various projects as determined on an ad hoc basis.

• Prepares and peer-reviews journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and complex monthly and ad-hoc reports and supporting schedules
• Prepares, peer-reviews, and provides documents (e.g. reconciliations, supporting schedules, and process maps) by requested deadlines to the Company's external auditors and the SOX group to ensure timely completion of quarterly reviews, the annual financial statement audit and SOX compliance test work
• Reviews process maps and perform internal controls to ensure SOX compliance
• Assists in providing guidance on accounting issues to business groups of the Company as needed
• Assists in providing new employees with appropriate training on business processes and system applications for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Assists in providing direction as needed to team members
• Represents the department in meetings and through written and verbal communication with internal and external customers
• Performs a variety of other functions/ad-hoc projects as assigned to aid in the department's/company's achievement of goals and business objectives

Minimum Qualifications
- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience/training
• 3 years of accounting experience in company corporate accounting department
• Certified Public Accountant

Preferred Qualifications
- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Master's degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance, MBA, or related disciplines or equivalent experiences

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Possess fundamental accounting, internal controls and SOX knowledge
• Ability to Self-motivated, detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Ability to lead and participate in projects
• Ability to establish metrics, coach and mentor junior employees and provide performance feedback
• Demonstrated experience testing systems using a standardized methodology for documentation
• Demonstrated experience using innovative thinking ability with high degree of motivation and problem solving skills
• Ability to be flexible/adaptable to constant change and scheduling needs to meet deadlines
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work on projects and prioritize and execute concurrent assignments
  
  Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of SAP general ledger and Hyperion Financial Management reporting tool

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