Accounting Manager Vice President - Chase Travel

Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team in a fast paced and challenging area? This is a unique opportunity for you to work in the Chase Travel team to provide assistance with the monthly financial close process. When you join our Accounting team, you are a part of JPMorgan Chase, one of the world’s most innovative banks. Be part of our exciting journey!

As a Controller on the Chase Travel team, you are responsible for overseeing the month-end close and accounting operations—reviewing/approving journal entries, reconciliations, billing, treasury and filings—while supervising and developing the team and driving automation/process improvements.

Job Responsibilities

• Review and approval of journal entries and account reconciliations in accordance with the month-end close calendar and pre-approved schedules
• Supervise staff and senior accountants and ensure that all month-end close activities are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure continued support of Chase accounting processes, as needed
• Review and reconciliation of bank accounts and treasury functions
• Review and approve client billing and client invoicing process to ensure that all invoicing adhere to client contract and terms
• Lead automation and efficiency initiatives, including the implementation and use of RPA (Robotic Process Automation) technologies
• Oversee completion, review, and submission of periodic local and international government filings. 
• Coaching and provide continued development of accounting team to support the achievement of professional goals. 

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 6+ years of experience in Accounting (GL, AR, AP)
• Proficiency with MS Windows and MS Office software, especially Excel
• Previous experience in large ERP systems required
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent analytical skills – including the ability to present results.
• Strong leadership skills – combined with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and a demonstrated sense of urgency to produce results
• Innovative, creative and a problem solver
• The ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while focusing on completion of the highest priority items in the shortest time frame possible.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in the handling of large data elements is preferred
• SAP experience preferred

About Us

Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America’s households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs. 

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions.  We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. 

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our  FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

About the Team

Our Consumer & Community Banking division serves our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. We’re proud to lead the U.S. in credit card sales and deposit growth and have the most-used digital solutions – all while ranking first in customer satisfaction.

Global Finance & Business Management works to strategically manage capital, drive growth and efficiencies, maintain financial reporting and proactively manage risk. By providing information, analysis and recommendations to improve results and drive decisions, teams ensure the company can navigate all types of market conditions while protecting our fortress balance sheet.