As one of Wisconsin’s largest travel companies, Fox World Travel has excellent perks for all Fox associates including but not limited to: competitive wages, flexible time off (vacation, sick, personal), FAM Dollars to help you explore the world, remote work, a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, company sponsored life insurance and short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401k contributions, end of year perks, and a fully engaged leadership team dedicated to treating associates like part of the family!

It is a priority that our associates demonstrate competence and character that inspires trust by integrating Our Core Values into every action and decision. Our core values state: together we are stronger, demonstrating genuine care and concern to do what is right when no one is looking, with a focus on being curious, creative, and driven and having a work hard, play hard mentality.

A day in the life of the Staff Accountant may include:

• Preparing assigned balance sheet reconciliations such as travel payables and accounts receivable.
• Preparing journal entries to process group travel transactions to include accruals of work in process.
• Preparing and posting journal entries for month end closing.
• Reconciling corporate travel credit card statements.
• Reconciling commission receipts and reporting any discrepancies.
• State Taxes:
  • Preparing and paying sales and use tax.
  • Unclaimed property.
• Assisting accounts receivable functions.
• Assisting internal and external customers with various inquiries.
• Various ad hoc financial reporting and accounting analysis projects as required.
• Maintaining a favorable and collaborative working relationship with team members in all departments to foster an environment of trust and mutual respect.
• Enhancing the organization’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Updating knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks.
• Maintaining a favorable and collaborative working relationship with co-workers in all departments to foster an environment of trust and mutual respect. Driving standards and best practices whenever possible and effectively foster a culture of engagement.
• Enhancing the organization’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Being innovative and recommending new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of operations and services performed.
• Other duties, projects and alternate assignments as determined by business need.

You’ll love this job if you have:

• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
• Organizational and planning skills.
• Analytical strength, logical thinking, and multi-tasking skills.
• Communication proficiency – verbal and written; appropriate use of grammar.
• Information gathering and monitoring skills.
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Sound judgement and decision-making ability.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Flexibility; ability to work efficiently and effectively with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

This opportunity might be for you if you have:

• Associate degree in accounting (preferred).
• At least 5 years of previous accounting experience in a mid-level or similar role.
• Strong knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in all Microsoft Office Applications; advanced proficiency in Excel and Access.
• Demonstrated understanding of accounting controls and the maintenance of an appropriate control environment.
• Ability to handle financial detail with a high degree of accuracy; prioritize and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills.
• Well-developed team skills, unquestioned integrity, and the experience, confidence, and presence to effectively handle sensitive financial information.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while demonstrating ability to remain flexible in a changing work environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to work flexible hours within scheduled shift (weekdays, 7:00am – 5:30pm CST).
• Proficient knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP), economic principles, and auditing practices and principles.
• Self-motivation; demonstrates initiative with a strong commitment to personal goals, objectives and work ethic.

Occasional business travel, overnight stay may be required for training events and to visit Fox World Travel locations.

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Note: The phrases “occasionally,” “regularly,” and “frequently” correspond to the following definitions: “Occasionally” means up to 1/3 of working time, “regularly” means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and “frequently” means 2/3 and more working time.

While performing the duties and responsibilities of this position, the associate is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, climb, reach above shoulders, and move from place to place. The incumbent is frequently required to talk and listen and use hands to finger manipulate or handle. Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. 

The incumbent may occasionally be required to lift up to 50 pounds

Incumbent must be able to travel by airplane, rail, boat and/or car at any given time as required by the position. Ability to drive to client and company locations.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an incumbent encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For On-site and Hybrid Associates: Regular attendance is necessary to successfully perform this job; extended hours may be necessary from time to time. The incumbent works in an office environment where the noise level is low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, a headset, a mouse, a keyboard, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

For Work-At-Home Associates: Regular attendance is necessary to successfully perform this job; extended hours may be necessary from time to time. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, a headset, a mouse, and a keyboard.

Occasional business travel, overnight stay may be required – up to 15%. Ability to drive to home inspection locations, if required.

If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to have culture, engagement, and innovation at the heart of all our initiatives, we want you to come soar with Fox World Travel! If you fit the description AND meet the qualifications, please don’t hesitate to apply online at www.foxworldtravel.com/careers.

Work hard, play hard and travel often with the Fox World Travel Team today! 

If hired for this position, you would be an employee of Fox World Travel, therefore, no fees would be associated with your training or employment. Also, Fox World Travel does not charge any fees as part of the application process.

Fox World Travel is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates to work.

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