Abercrombie & Kent USA

Senior Staff Accountant

Abercrombie & Kent USA  •  $80k - $95k/yr  •  Downers Grove, IL (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Position Summary:

The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the financial reporting process, while supporting local and global accounting initiatives. This role will support core accounting operations in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and play a key part in ensuring strong internal controls and continuous process improvement across domestic and international operations.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

  • Support day-to-day accounting activities, including general ledger responsibilities, close processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting;
  • Prepare journal entries and monthly balance sheet reconciliations;
  • Support the monthly close process and monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting;
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies;
  • Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting documentation for external auditors;
  • Support tax-related reporting by coordinating with internal and external partners;
  • Analyze monthly financial results, providing insight regarding key drivers of variances;
  • Partner cross-functionally on accounting-related initiatives and special projects;
  • Perform ad hoc analysis and special projects as needed following requirements from local and global accounting leadership;
  • Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve controls, and enhance reporting efficiency.

Skills and Abilities

  • Good knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP);
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; advanced MS Excel skills required;
  • Previous experience working with accounting software;
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
  • Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills;
  • Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and deliver on expectations;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  • Strong interpersonal skills.

Education and Additional Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
  • CPA preferred
  • 3-5 years of accounting experience, with a mix of public accounting and industry preferred

Special Requirements

  • International travel may be required (and maintain a current passport)
  • Evening and weekend hours may be required

Salary Range

  • $80,000 - $95,000; position is bonus eligible

Benefits

A&K offers a large portfolio of competitive benefits to all eligible, full-time employees. Some benefits are provided at no cost to the employee, such as group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and travel discounts through use of an IATAN Travel Professional card. Other elective benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, supplemental life insurance, pre-tax healthcare and dependent FSAs, and a 401(k) plan with generous company match.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required by the employee.

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EEO Statement

Abercrombie & Kent is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Abercrombie & Kent USA

About Abercrombie & Kent USA

Abercrombie & Kent was founded in 1962, when Geoffrey Kent and his parents pioneered the first modern luxury safari, a bespoke mobile camp unprecedented in its sophistication. This inimitable combination of ‘adventure by day, luxury by night’ became the blueprint not just for Abercrombie & Kent, but for the entire concept of experiential travel.

Six decades on, now under the ownership of Geoffrey Kent’s long-time friend and travel partner Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio, Abercrombie & Kent is an international company renowned for creating thrilling, innovative and ultra-luxurious journeys all over the world.

Our network is unrivalled. Behind every A&K journey is an international support system of more than 2,500 staff, in 60 offices, in 35 countries, on all seven continents. Our family of experts, from polar explorers to well-connected local guides, bring together their spark, knowledge and care to make every A&K journey remarkable. Our people are the core of our expertise and what our travellers remember most. They make Abercrombie & Kent exceptional, and our travellers’ dreams a reality.

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Downers Grove, IL
Year Founded
1962
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