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• This role is responsible for leading the day-to-day functions for the corporate accounting processes of the Company. Additionally, this position works closely with the corporate divisions to ensure accounting issues are appropriately identified, analyzed, documented in technical position memos, and reported in external reports and internal presentations.

• The role is a part of the Corporate Accounting team within our Finance division.

As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.

• Leads a team of accountants and specialists

• Prepares and/or review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, complex monthly and ad-hoc reports and supporting schedules

• Researches and follows up to ensure that reconciling items and discrepancies in accounting data are resolved in a timely manner

• Prepares and/or provides documents (e.g. reconciliations, supporting schedules, and process maps) by requested deadlines to the Companys 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 leads performance of internal controls to ensure SOX compliance

• Participates in the design, development, testing, implementation and documentation of accounting systems and related interfaces. Recommends and implements system modifications to improve internal control, increase efficiency or reduce costs

• Identifies, documents, and escalates system issues to the IT department

• Researches, documents and implements conclusions regarding technical accounting treatment for non-routine transactions and new accounting pronouncements for areas of responsibility

• Provides guidance on accounting issues to business groups of the Company, as needed

• Provides new team members with appropriate training on business processes and system applications for assigned areas of responsibility

• Evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes, procedures and accounting assumptions on an ongoing basis. Implements process improvements to the control environment and increase the utilization of resources (people, technology, funds)

• 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 to aid in the departments/companys achievement of goals and business objectives

• Prepares or reviews certain account reconciliations in connection with the Companys monthly close process and completes other various projects as determined on an ad hoc basis

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, or other equivalent education/experience
• 4 years of combined public accounting experience, or experience in large public company corporate accounting department

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Masters degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance, MBA, or other related discipline
• CPA
• Knowledge of SAP general ledger and Hyperion Financial Management reporting tool

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Process oriented with strong attention to detail

• Strong organization skills

• Excellent knowledge of technical accounting matters, US GAAP, SEC regulations

• Possess fundamental accounting, internal controls and SOX knowledge required.

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Word and Excel.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and participate in projects.

• Demonstrated ability to establish metrics, coach and mentor team members and provide performance feedback.

• Demonstrated experience testing systems using a standardized methodology for documentation preferred.

• Demonstrated experience using innovative thinking ability with high degree of motivation and problem solving skills required.

• Flexible/adaptable to constant change and scheduling needs to meet deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

• Demonstrated ability to work on projects and prioritize and execute concurrent assignments.

• Ability to meet deadlines without supervision

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.