Title:  Senior Accountant (Paisly)

Position Summary

The Paisly Senior Accountant assists in ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of Paisly’s internal and external reporting by recording assigned financial activity and researching all types of transactions for accuracy.

Why Paisly LLC?  

• Be a part of an engaged, connected team of crewmembers working toward the goal of connecting people and creating memories, along with working with a supportive leadership team.  

• All Paisly crewmembers are eligible for unlimited standby flight privileges on JetBlue and a number of other airline (OAL) partners, in addition to special deals and perks with lodging partners. Sounds fun, right?  

• Learn the vacations business first-hand through the customer lens, providing you with exposure to the development and execution of business strategy.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly revenue and expense accruals.

• Perform monthly journal entries.

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve any reconciling items on a timely basis.

• Assist with budgets and ongoing forecast variance analysis.

• Research items of a technical nature to determine proper accounting and presentation.

• Interpret new financing agreements/contracts for proper accounting treatment.

• Ensure internal controls are effectively maintained for assigned tasks.

• Ensure partner billings are done in a proper manner and follow up on delinquent accounts.

• Assist with accounts receivables and accounts payables.

• Collaborate and partner with other Paisly and JetBlue departments and business partners.

• Lead the testing of reservation systems and ensure accounting reports are available and accurate.

• Recommend improvements to the efficiency of accounting processes and timeliness of deliverables.

• Support provided to other members of the finance team may be required at times.

• Assist with ad hoc accounting projects as needed with minimal supervision.

• Other complex projects and duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous relevant experience.

• Three (3) years accounting experience.

• In depth knowledge of accounting theory and US GAAP

• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite with a focus on Excel including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.

• Effective written and verbal communications skills.

• Strong analytical and interpretive skills.

• Self-starter who possesses a sense of urgency and an ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines.

• Capable of working independently and in a team environment.

• Must pass a ten (10) year background check.

• Authorization to work in the US is required, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Public Accounting firm experience.

• Proficient in Google Suite.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

• SAP experience or comparable ERP system.

• Travel Agency experience. 

Crewmember Expectations:

• Regular attendance and punctuality.

• Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short-notice.

• Able to maintain a professional appearance.

• When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft.

• Ability and willingness to demonstrate adherence to JetBlue’s values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun.

• The use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process will disqualify a candidate from being considered for the position.

Equipment:

• Computer and other office equipment.

Work Environment:

• Traditional office environment.

Physical Effort: 

• Generally not required, or up to 10 pounds occasionally, 0 pounds frequently. (Sedentary)