Accountant/Sr Accountant, Cargo Revenue Accounting

Accountant/Sr Accountant, Cargo Revenue Accounting Employer American Airlines Location Fort Worth, Texas Salary Competitive Closing date Sep 1, 2026 Focus Area Auditing, General Accounting, Management, Projects Role Type Accountant Role Level Senior Education Level Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree Certifications CPA – Certified Public Accountant, CISA – Certified Information System Auditor Work Mode Remote Employment Type Full Time Organization Type Corporate Intro 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! Why you'll love this job 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. What You'll Do 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 What You’ll Get 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 Feel free to be yourself at American 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+ Team Member 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Accounting Association