Senior Accountant of External Reporting

Senior Accountant of External Reporting page is loaded## Senior Accountant of External Reportinglocations:
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplextime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition :
JR107176

Sabre is a technology company that powers the global travel industry. By leveraging next-generation technology, we create global technology solutions that take on the biggest opportunities and solve the most complex challenges in travel.

Positioned at the center of the travel, we shape the future by offering innovative advancements that pave the way for a more connected and seamless ecosystem as we power mobile apps, online travel sites, airline and hotel reservation networks, travel agent terminals, and scores of other solutions.

Simply put, we connect people with moments that matter.

As part of Sabre’s External Reporting team, you will take on interesting and challenging responsibilities which include preparation of Sabre’s quarterly and annual filings with the SEC, review of earnings releases and investor presentations, preparation of certain financial statements including income statement, statement of comprehensive income, balance sheet, statement of stockholder’s equity and/or cash flow statement, ownership of various footnote disclosures and drafting MD&A.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to interact with a broad and diverse group that includes Treasury, Finance, Investor Relations, Legal, Tax and Internal Audit.

You will report to the Senior Manager of External Reporting.  The team is made up of collaborative, diligent, and diverse professionals that seek to support our corporate and business partners with timely reporting and accounting to drive value for stakeholders while upholding Sabre’s values.

Responsibilities of
** the Senior Accountant of External Reporting
** include:
* Prepare and coordinate various aspects of the Company’s quarterly and annual filings with the SEC
* Stay current on FASB and SEC developments; participate in the implementation of new financial reporting standards as prescribed by the FASB and SEC
* Perform various activities such as (i) accounting for employee-related provisions; (ii) reconciliation of common shares and treasury shares outstanding; and (iii) calculations of basic and diluted earnings per share
* Preparation of the consolidated statement of cash flows on a monthly basis
* Preparation of analysis of financial results and draft of variance explanations included within MD&A
* Update financial statement footnotes for areas such as Revenue, Stockholder’s Equity and Earnings Per Share
* Work closely with external auditors to support the quarterly reviews and annual audit of our financial statements and internal controls
* Review earnings releases, proxy statements and investor relations reporting media for accuracy and consistency
* Review iXBRL data associated with quarterly and annual SEC filings and ensure accuracy
* Prepare certain month-end close journal entries and account reconciliations
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues in FP&A, Investor Relations, Legal, Treasury, Tax and Internal Audit.
** Education &

Certifications:

*** Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting required
* CPA license preferred
** Experience &

Skills:

*** Three or more years of accounting experience; experience with a large accounting firm preferred
* Experience with SEC reporting and the related process required
* Ability to research accounting/ reporting issues and document conclusions
* Experience with statement of cash flows, accounting for stock compensation and basic/diluted earnings per share preferred
* Experience with iXBRL, Workiva, SAP and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) preferred
* Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to continually prioritize workload and respond to top priorities with a sense of urgency
* Detail-oriented with both the ambition and willingness to dive into the details necessary to accomplish responsibilities and solve problems
* Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders
* Excellent verbal and written…