Accounting Specialist

Overview

Travel Leaders Network (www.TravelLeaders.com), as one of the largest sellers of luxury travel, cruises and tours in the industry, is a passionate community of travel professionals focused on mutual success.  Representing approximately 5,700 travel agency locations across the United States and Canada, this Network uses the power of its parent company, Internova Travel Group, to assist millions of leisure and business travelers annually. 

Travel agent members who belong to Travel Leaders Network have access to meaningful supplier partnerships, innovative technology that integrates with industry-leading marketing, exclusive value-added programs and member support and training that only a company with their size and strength can offer.  Travel Leaders Network gives their members everything they need to grow as a Leader and inspire more people to travel better.  Click here for more information about Travel Leaders Network. 

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring the books and records of financial statements are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and in compliance with the Company’s consolidation policies and procedures for reporting to the parent company.  The Accounting Specialist will be responsible for the full cycle AR/AP, ARC Reconciliation, commission matching & research, credit card payments, cash receipts, AR collections and inquiries from internal and external parties for SNAP US/CA business unit. This position interacts with all levels of employees internally and with agents/suppliers externally. 

• Responsible for full A/R cycle to include, but not limited to:
• • Review and accurately process AR cash receipts daily including checks, credit card, wire and ACH payments.
  • Match cash with respective commissions.
  • Research and resolve payments received with no backup.

• Responsible for full A/P cycle to include, but not limited to:
  • Review Expense Vendor invoices for validity, input and pay out timely according to payment terms.
  • Review, reconcile and perform payments to agencies for monthly commission payments to Travel Leaders Network and also import/pay commissions to Agencies from TLN.
  • Research and resolve agency inquiries regarding commission paid out to agencies.   
• Responsible for weekly ARC/BSP reconciliation.  Follow-up with AirDesk team on exchanges, errors, ticketing, matching to cash each week for ARC/BSP activities. 
• Responsible for maintaining the cash register, cash journal entries and balancing cash monthly.
• Assist with balance sheet month end and year end reconciliation accounts.
• Monitor, research, respond to and resolve customer issues as required through SNAP inbox/cases.  Must respond timely.
• Assist with collecting outstanding commissions to maintain clean AR aging reports.

• Maintain the AR/AP database of Customer/Vendor creation and maintenance.
• Responsible for the generation of month end and year end journal entries.
• Provide necessary support for the annual financial audit.
• Other special projects and ad hoc support as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Travel industry knowledge and experience [specifically BSP or ARC] preferred.
• Must have a strong understanding of GAAP.
• Two plus years of progressive accounting experience.
• Must be a self-motivated team player with the ability to perform responsibilities with minimum supervision.
• Deadline oriented with a problem-solving skill set and keen attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate with internal and external customers, both in writing and verbally, in a clear professional manner.
• Must be able to effectively multi-task, prioritize responsibilities, take initiative, and follow-up to ensure a high level of service to our internal and external customers.
• Ability to adapt to new assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to seamlessly work between multiple ERP systems. Agresso and/or NetSuite experience a plus.
• Must be proficient in MS Excel.

PAY AND BENEFITS

Our benefit offerings include medical insurance, meal tickets, transportation allowance, paid time off, discounted employee travel options, access to LinkedIn Learning webinars and courses.

The salary range on this job posting/advertising has been developed to give applicants a range based on the local market where the candidate would be working.  Many factors, such as years of experience, budget etc. are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. 

This role may be eligible for an incentive, commission, bonus, or a discretionary bonus program based on the company’s financial goal achievement and individual performance.

Internova Travel Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation and gender identity or any other protected class.

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