Sabre is a technology company that powers the global travel industry. By leveraging next-generation technology, we create global technology solutions that take on the biggest opportunities and solve the most complex challenges in travel. 

Positioned at the center of the travel, we shape the future by offering innovative advancements that pave the way for a more connected and seamless ecosystem as we power mobile apps, online travel sites, airline and hotel reservation networks, travel agent terminals, and scores of other solutions.

Simply put, we connect people with moments that matter.

As part of the Corporate and Technology Accounting group and a large global accounting team, you will be responsible for the accounting related to various aspects of Sabre’s Corporate and Technology Accounting activities.  In this position, you will have the opportunity to interact with a broad and diverse group that includes Finance, Business Ops, Real Estate, Internal Audit and our External auditors. This position will report to the Manager of Accounting. 

Every day is a new challenge here at Sabre, and you should be continually looking for ways to help our team improve upon great performance. Ideal candidates will welcome challenges and focus on adhering to processes and procedures, while challenging the status quo through best practices.  Candidates should have a passion for not only learning about processes but also sharing what you know in a way that is effective, engaging, and applicable. The keys to success in this position are taking full ownership of assignments and engaging in critical thinking to independently drive workflow/results.

Responsibilities of the Accountant II include:

• Completion of month-end close process, preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts & resolving related issues
• Prepare quarterly balance sheet fluctuation analysis for Fixed Assets
• Prepare monthly Technology Accounting reporting such as the Rollforward, Retirement Report, Detailed Capital Spend, and All Assets Report
• Responsible for Appropriation Request (capital expenditures) support and set up in SAP
• Calculate, accrue and place in service capitalized interest for assets under construction
• Assist with capitalizing fixed assets, write-offs and other updates as needed
• Participate / lead testing of fixed asset module related to entity integrations into SAP
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors in their quarter/ annual audits as well as supporting SOX certification process
• Reviews financial data for accuracy; identifies problems and supports day-to-day operations
• Cross train on other functional areas as needed
• Perform special projects as needed.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor degree required (Masters preferred)
• CPA or parts passed preferred

Experience: 

• Minimum 4 years accounting experience
• E-commerce or travel industry experience a plus
   

Key Duties/Responsibilities:
Specific skills: 

• Advanced MS Excel skills, including comfort with the use of pivot tables, vlookups, and other advanced formula inputs and hot keys
• SAP financial systems experience a plus

General skills: 

• Excellent organizational and communication skills, written and verbal 
• Candidate must be detail oriented and accurate with good mathematical, analytical and critical thinking skills 
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively & efficiently within given timelines 
• Detail-oriented with both the ambition and willingness to dive into the details necessary to accomplish responsibilities and solve problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.

We will give careful consideration to your application and review your details against the position criteria. You will receive separate notification as we progress your application. Please note that only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will proceed in the selection process. To learn more about the people and culture at Sabre, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

This job posting comprises the law No 19691 and its decree No 73/019, which includes the people registered in the National Register of disabled people who have the skills and aptitude for the position described in the present posting.