General Accountant

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and – through their work – can make an impact on our industry. We’re here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical General Accountant to join our Finance. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and supporting the overall accounting operations of the organization.

What You’ll Do 

• General Ledger Management: Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts; ensure accuracy of all entries
• Financial Transactions: Process accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other financial transactions
• Bank Reconciliation: Reconcile bank statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and compile financial reports and statements for management review
• Invoice Processing: Generate, verify, and distribute invoices and supporting documentation
• Expense Management: Track, categorize, and reconcile business expenses
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all accounting records comply with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Month-End/Year-End Close: Assist with closing procedures and reconciliations
• Audit Support: Prepare documentation and support internal and external audit activities
• Stakeholder Communication: Respond to accounting inquiries from internal departments and external partners

What We're Looking For  

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 5 -8  years of accounting experience
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong knowledge of GAAP principles
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, and attention to detail with accuracy
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills

Location

The #TeamGBT Experience

Work and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT.

• Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family.

• Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals.

• Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first.

• We strive to champion Inclusion in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global INclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action.

• And much more!

All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender (and characteristics related to sex and gender), pregnancy (and related medical conditions), race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law.

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What if I don’t meet every requirement? If you’re passionate about our mission and believe you’d be a phenomenal addition to our team, don’t worry about “checking every box;" please apply anyway. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!