Financial Accountant Mexico
- Employer
- Alaska Airlines
- Location
- Bradenville, Pennsylvania
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- Nov 01, 2024
- Closes
- Nov 12, 2024
- Ref
- 2840325572
- Role Type
- Accountant
- Role Level
- Intermediate
- Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
- Work Mode
- Hybrid
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- Corporate
Company:
Alaska Airlines
The Team:
Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.
Role Summary:
The Financial Accountant supports the financial accounting team with general ledger accounting functions by preparing journal entries, analyzing general ledger account reconciliations, and posting entries of accounts receivable. This individual contributor role supports financial accounting activities for Alaksa Airlines (AS), by performing technical research, preparing technical accounting memos, and owning complex reconciliations and journal entries.
Key Duties:
Supports the financial accounting teams with general ledger accounting functions.
Prepare answers to government requests.
Issuing invoices for customers, Travel agencies and global invoices for VAT purposes.
Supports project plans in areas such as integration projects, new accounting standard implementation efforts, and other ad hoc projects.
Records journal entries for assigned functional areas on monthly basis.
Record Agency Debit Memo and Agency Credit Memo to Travel Agencies.
Provides efficient and accurate reconciliation of assigned balance sheet accounts.
Prepare Cargo Reconciliation.
Assists in the preparation of monthly closing packages for all entities.
Support Accounts receivables and/or payables area with reports and files as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills:
Required
2 years of corporate accounting experience.
Bachelor of Accounting or a Bachelor of Finance or relevant area, or two years of training/experience in lieu of this degree
Strong understanding of accounting theory and practices.
Demonstrates technical knowledge of accounting procedures and a strong understanding of GAAP.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills with an emphasis on Excel.
Analytical skills.
Organization and time management skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule based on business needs.
Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction.
Business English communication skills.
Must be authorized to work in Mexico.
Ability to work under pressure at critical moments.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum age of 18.
Preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
PeopleSoft experience.
Working knowledge of General Ledger Accounting.
Experience with internal controls.
Knowledge of accounts receivable in the airline industry.
Auditing skills, with the ability to research and reconcile difficult accounts.
Job-Specific Leadership Expectations:
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.
Salary Range:
- / year
Total Rewards:
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.
Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air
Quarterly and annual bonus plans
Generous vacation and paid time off
FLSA Status:
International
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Requisition Type:
Management
Location:
Mexico City
Equal Employment Opportunity:
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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The Team:
Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.
Role Summary:
The Financial Accountant supports the financial accounting team with general ledger accounting functions by preparing journal entries, analyzing general ledger account reconciliations, and posting entries of accounts receivable. This individual contributor role supports financial accounting activities for Alaksa Airlines (AS), by performing technical research, preparing technical accounting memos, and owning complex reconciliations and journal entries.
Key Duties:
Supports the financial accounting teams with general ledger accounting functions.
Prepare answers to government requests.
Issuing invoices for customers, Travel agencies and global invoices for VAT purposes.
Supports project plans in areas such as integration projects, new accounting standard implementation efforts, and other ad hoc projects.
Records journal entries for assigned functional areas on monthly basis.
Record Agency Debit Memo and Agency Credit Memo to Travel Agencies.
Provides efficient and accurate reconciliation of assigned balance sheet accounts.
Prepare Cargo Reconciliation.
Assists in the preparation of monthly closing packages for all entities.
Support Accounts receivables and/or payables area with reports and files as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills:
Required
2 years of corporate accounting experience.
Bachelor of Accounting or a Bachelor of Finance or relevant area, or two years of training/experience in lieu of this degree
Strong understanding of accounting theory and practices.
Demonstrates technical knowledge of accounting procedures and a strong understanding of GAAP.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills with an emphasis on Excel.
Analytical skills.
Organization and time management skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule based on business needs.
Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction.
Business English communication skills.
Must be authorized to work in Mexico.
Ability to work under pressure at critical moments.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum age of 18.
Preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
PeopleSoft experience.
Working knowledge of General Ledger Accounting.
Experience with internal controls.
Knowledge of accounts receivable in the airline industry.
Auditing skills, with the ability to research and reconcile difficult accounts.
Job-Specific Leadership Expectations:
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.
Salary Range:
- / year
Total Rewards:
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.
Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air
Quarterly and annual bonus plans
Generous vacation and paid time off
FLSA Status:
International
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Requisition Type:
Management
Location:
Mexico City
Equal Employment Opportunity:
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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