Summary
The Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting is responsible for preparing and supporting the Company’s quarterly and annual SEC and DOT filings, including Forms 10 Q, 10 K, and Form 41. This role researches, interprets, and applies U.S. GAAP to complex transactions and prepares clear, audit ready technical accounting memoranda. The position also supports Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance through the design, execution, and documentation of key controls, and partners cross functionally to drive process improvements, operational efficiency, and cost containment initiatives across the organization.
Visa Sponsorship Available
No
Minimum Requirements
Combination of Education and Experience will be considered. Must be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986. Must pass a Criminal Background Check.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Education Details: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
Years of Experience: Minimum three (3) years of related experience including public accounting and SOX/internal controls.
Minimum one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel experience (spreadsheet creation/editing, pivot tables, data manipulation/analysis, and formula creation).
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite or Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Teams, SharePoint, Power Apps).
• CPA or working toward obtaining CPA certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding integrity and teamwork.
• Excellent judgment and problem solving skills.
• Ability to interact and interface with all levels of management.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments, work on several projects/products concurrently, and meet or beat deadlines.
• Understanding of organizational interdependencies and cultural nuances; ability to leverage these to build relationships within the organization.
• Ability to work in a high pressure environment.
Preferred Requirements
• Experience with Workiva.
• Experience with SAP and Ariba.
• Experience with financial close management systems, including FloQast.
• Experience with the financial statement close process and financial reporting, and/or prior public accounting experience as an auditor.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Job Duties
• Analyze and oversee reconciliation of various general ledger accounts related to equity, debt, leases, and other areas as assigned.
• Assist in month end close procedures, including preparation and review of journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Prepare and review financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows for quarterly and annual filings.
• Assist in the earnings release preparation and support investor relations as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of other required filings, including 8 Ks (as needed) and the annual proxy statement.
• Ensure compliance with Department of Transportation reporting requirements, including preparation of monthly and quarterly operational and financial reports.
• Contribute to the close and consolidation processes.
• Contribute to the year end reporting and audit process, including preparation of SEC financial statements, footnotes, and MD&A.
• Collaborate with both internal and external auditors and various business accounting groups.
• Complete various monthly/quarterly reporting to meet both internal and external requirements.
• Assist in providing technical guidance on complex accounting topics.
• Assist in the implementation of newly adopted accounting standards, policies, processes, and controls.
• Stay updated on industry trends and changes in accounting standards.
• Maintain internal controls and policies to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
• Assist in the governance of internal controls and compliance in financial reporting.
• Proactively identify and measure accounting exposures.
• Identify and implement innovation opportunities in the financial reporting space, including automation of manual processes and the use of artificial intelligence.
• Provide ad hoc information, reporting, and/or data analytics to management and business partners.
• Ensure any direct reports understand and apply our customer service standards to their daily responsibilities as appropriate.
• Model Allegiant’s customer service standards in personal actions and when providing leadership direction.
• Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
The Physical Demands and Work Environment described here are a representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
Office - While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, see, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, printer, and phone. May be required to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 20 lbs. May be required to work various shifts/days in a 24-hour situation. Regular attendance is a requirement of the role. Exposure to moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones, printers, and foot traffic), temperature and light fluctuations. Ability to work in a confined area as well as the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. Some travel may be a requirement of the role.
Essential Services Provider
Allegiant as a national air carrier is deemed an essential service provider during declared national and state emergencies. Team Members will be required to report to their assigned trip or work location during national and state emergencies unless prohibited by local, state or federal order.
EEO Statement
We welcome all individuals from varied backgrounds and experiences to apply. Our company values the unique perspectives and talents that each person brings to our team.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran
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