Waltham, Massachusetts
Staff Accountant Job Opening in Waltham, Massachusetts - StudentUniverse is looking for an experienced Accountant to join our growing team. You'll be an integral part of a dynamic group of finance professionals navigating a complex but exciting environment in the travel industry. In this role, you will be a key liaison between departments and work to create and implement new processes and procedures while completing monthly accounting tasks.
Responsibilities:
Assist in maintaining and updating the documentation process and maintain compliance with internal control policies
Become the ?go to? person for our Groups department ? understand and own the reconciliation process for that business unit
Work closely with Travel Agents and Operations to become the business unit expert on Groups division
International reconciliations for Canada and Philippines
Collaborate with the Philippines Accounting Supervisor to ensure a timely and accurate monthly close including reconciliations for our Dumaguete office
Utilize Salesforce to simplify Groups daily operations
Own the monthly tabulation of TTV and agent commissions for reporting purposes
Balance sheet account analysis
Responsible for invoicing affiliate billings monthly
Work on ad hoc projects and reports as needed
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance or related field
2-4 years relevant Accounting experience
Master of reconciliations - complex numbers excite you and you won?t stop until you find the answer
Salesforce, SAAS, Oracle, SUN and/or Sabre experience a plus
Desire to learn and integrate departments with finance
Excellent attention to detail - able to work fast with minimal mistakes
Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP systems
Team player with a positive attitude
Effective communicator able to partner with all levels of the organization
Self motivated and independent thinker - able to process and create change
Ability to be agile while navigating challenging systems and conflicting deadlines
Passion for process improvement, able to admit and learn from mistakes
Able to work extended hours during monthly 5 day close as needed
How to Apply: Apply online or send a brief cover letter and your resume to jobs [at] ? using the job title as your subject line.
About StudentUniverse
StudentUniverse is the world?s leading travel booking service for students and youth. Through negotiations with a network of global partners, StudentUniverse offers exclusive pricing and terms on flights, hotels and tours. Its Travel Services division handles client requests for groups and custom itineraries.
StudentUniverse launched in 2000 and is now a part of the Flight Centre Travel Group. It is headquartered in Boston with offices in London, Toronto, New York and the Philippines. StudentUniverse believes that travel is essential to a modern education. Millions of students use the service every year.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Accounting: 2 years
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