Accountant​/Sr Accountant, Payroll Accounting at American Airlines Phoenix, AZ

Accountant/Sr Accountant, Payroll Accounting

American Airlines – Phoenix, AZ

• Research and follow up to resolve reconciling items and discrepancies in accounting data in a timely manner.
• Prepare, peer‑review, and provide documents such as reconciliations, supporting schedules, and process maps to external auditors and the SOX group by requested deadlines.
• Review process maps and perform internal controls to ensure SOX compliance.
• Participate in the design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation of accounting systems and related interfaces.
• Recommend and implement system modifications to improve internal control, increase efficiency, or reduce costs.
• Identify, document, and escalation system issues to the IT department.
• Assist with researching, documenting, and implementing conclusions regarding technical accounting treatment for non‑routine transactions and new accounting pronouncements within areas of responsibility.
• Provide guidance on accounting issues to business groups of the Company.
• Train new team members on business processes and system applications for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Assist in providing direction to team members.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes, procedures, and accounting assumptions on an ongoing basis.
• Recommend and assist in process improvements to strengthen the control environment and increase utilization of resources.
• Develop and maintain documentation for business and system processes for assigned responsibilities.
• Represent the department in meetings and communicate with internal and external customers.
• Perform various functions and ad‑hoc projects as assigned to support departmental and company goals.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent education/experience.
• Three (3) years of combined public accounting experience or experience in a large public‑company corporate accounting department.

• Master's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, MBA, or related disciplines, or equivalent experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Knowledge of SAP General Ledger and SAP Payroll systems.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent knowledge of technical accounting matters, U.S. GAAP, and SEC regulations.
• Fundamental knowledge of internal controls and SOX.
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented with strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and participate in projects.
• Demonstrated ability to establish metrics, coach and mentor junior employees, and provide performance feedback.
• Ability to meet deadlines without supervision.

• Travel perks: access to a global network of 365 destinations and more than 6,800 daily flights.
• Health benefits:
  
  health, dental, prescription, vision, virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts, and more.
• Wellness programs.
• 401(k) program with employer contributions available after one year.
• Additional benefits:
  Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance, and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises, and other services.

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