Analyst, Revenue Accounting

About the role

Responsible for working with management, end-users and other American Airlines team members to answer data related questions, address concerns, and coordinate enhancements to support refunds and corporate projects. You will be involved in data analysis/reporting, identifying issues, proposing solutions, coordinating and contributing to the implementation of proposed solutions. The role is a part of the Revenue team within our Finance group.

What you'll do

• Ongoing analysis and advice on departmental changes, company initiatives and industry mandates
• Communication with end-users of Refunds data regarding questions/concerns about RAC data/projects
• Communicate with IT and Automation for troubleshooting and problem solving related to systems and applications; provide refund accounting support to IT as needed
• Develop automation solutions for process enhancements including testing and implementation
• Assist managers as needed for special projects and report creation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience/education
• 1 year of related work experience in similar field/position
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Self-starter with proven track record of demonstrating analytical aptitude
• General knowledge of accounting principles

Skills

• Ability to independently identify issues, conduct research, analyze data and propose solutions
• Ability to build alliances & reach effective solutions across multiple departments
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple dependencies
• Aptitude for problem identification and resolution including securing inter-departmental and intra-departmental cooperation
• Ability to manage multiple relationships and projects, prioritizes opportunities, and take initiative towards achieving common goal
• Capable of effectively working with people of varying backgrounds and levels
• Willingness to show initiative and take ownership of job responsibilities

Benefits

• Travel Perks: Access to 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across the global network for you, your family and friends
• Health Benefits: Health, dental, prescription and vision benefits starting day one, plus virtual doctor visits and flexible spending accounts
• Wellness Programs: Tools, resources and support to help you be the best version of yourself
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire; employer contributions available after one year (depending on workgroup)
• Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance, and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more