Accounting Manager (Contract, Rocket Travel by Agoda)

<h3><strong>About Rocket Travel by Agoda</strong></h3> <p>Rocket Travel by Agoda is a travel technology company founded in 2012 under our flagship consumer facing product, <a href="http://rocketmiles.com">rocketmiles.com</a>. Since then, we have evolved to partner with some of the largest consumer travel brands in the world creating white-label solutions that allow customers to earn and redeem miles and points for booking hotels, rental cars, flights and activities. Our global partnerships range from world-class airlines to international banks to large-scale shopping platforms.&nbsp; We help our partners develop successful <a href="https://www.rockettravel.com/blog-articles/go-to-market-strategy">go-to-market strategies</a> through <a href="https://www.rockettravel.com/blog-articles/the-travel-marketing-expertise-that-supports-our-partnerships">marketing expertise</a> and <a href="https://www.rockettravel.com/blog-articles/digging-into-data">data to support their overall growth</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>We attract customers from every corner of the globe with a seamless user experience that's built in-house from ideation to finished product: our team includes front- and back-end developers, customer service, data analysts, designers, marketers, accountants, partnership sales, and managers.&nbsp;</p> <p>Rocket Travel by Agoda is dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to reach new heights in their career, and expand their knowledge working alongside talented, dedicated colleagues. We encourage all applicants with a touch of wanderlust to apply to our team, as we work toward helping our travelers reach the vacation of their dreams.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Team:&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.rockettravel.com/our-team"><strong>Rocket Travel by Agoda</strong> </a>is looking for an Accounting Manager to join our growing accounting team. In this role, you’ll work closely with our team to oversee general accounting duties related to month-end close, AP/AR processing, treasury function, and other ad-hoc requests. Web-savvy, energetic, and analytical individuals with a solid business/accounting background that are willing to be proactive and apply other skills and talents toward the company’s collective goals, are encouraged to apply. <strong>This is a Chicago-based contract position slated for a minimum of 9 months (with possible extension).&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3><strong>As an Accounting Manager at Rocket Travel, you will:&nbsp;</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Oversee the monthly and year-end close process. </strong>Th