Accountant Level II - Groups Finance - Montvale, NJ

Accountant Level II - Groups Finance - Montvale, NJ

Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) is one of the world’s largest travel retailers and corporate travel managers. The company, which is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia has company-owned leisure and corporate travel business in 23 countries, spanning Australia, New Zealand, the Americas, Europe, the United Kingdom, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and Asia. FCTG also operates a global corporate travel management network, which extends to more than 90 countries through company-owned businesses and independent licensees. The company opened its first leisure travel shop in Sydney, Australia in 1982 and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in 1995.  Our purpose is to “open up the world for those who want to see”. Every day, we give people all around the world the opportunity to experience something really amazing – travel!

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About The Opportunity

Flight Centre Travel Group Americas is a dynamic, highly profitable division within the group with significant sales growth year over year. We are seeking an Accountant Level 2 for our Groups Finance Team.

The role is responsible for the day-to-day financial support of the USA groups booking platform (Softrip); including but not limited to; trail balance review and management, monitoring, and reconciliation, 1099 reporting, review of AP aging, reporting and analytics, daily account reconciliations, liaise with external software providers, train finance team and operational team members.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Control and Reporting:

• Proven ability to uphold a culture of strong financial compliance & control
• Strong understanding of debit and credit level transactions and how to make corrections where needed
• Maintain reporting deadlines across all businesses.
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly reconciliation
• Perform month end checks and reviews of EOM posting
• Strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to identify a problem and implement a solution

Business Acumen:

• Working closely with the global accounting teams and supporting the Controller
• Strong customer focus, a high level of commercial acumen and professionalism
• Ability to train another team member on a process  

Experience & Qualifications

• 5 years’ + General Accounting Experience  
• Bachelor of Accounting or equivalent required.
• Experience working in a multinational company desirable
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel Skills

Work Perks! - What’s in it for you:

FCTG is renowned internationally for having amazing perks and an even better culture.  We understand that our people are our most valuable asset. It is the passion and dedication of our teams that keep the company on top of the industry ladder. It’s also why we offer some great employee benefits and perks outside of the norm.

• Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of a hybrid work structure that combines both remote and in-person work.
• Have fun: At the heart of everything we do at Flight Centre is a desire to have fun.
• Reward & Recognition: Celebrate the success of yourself and others at our regular Buzz Nights and at the annual Global Gathering - You'll have to experience it to believe it!
• Use your smarts: Our people use their quick thinking, expertise, and tenacity to always figure things out.
• Love for travel: We were founded by people who wanted to travel and want others to do the same. That passion is something you can’t miss in our people or service.
• Personal connections: We are a big business founded on personal relationships.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
•      Diversity Day: paid leave to observe holiday or cultural celebration of your choice 
•      Employee Resource Groups (Racial Equity, Gender Equity, LGBTQ2IA+, Accessibility, Environmental Justice)
•      DEI education
•      Commitment to fair practices such as regular equity assessments and inclusive recruitment protocols
• A career, not a job: We offer genuine opportunities for people to grow and evolve
• We back our people all the way: We are strongly committed to supporting every single employee in their professional and personal development.
• Giving Back: Proud Corporate Social Responsibility program supporting nominated charities through Workplac