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At Apple Leisure Group, we care for people so they can be their best. We deliver distinctive experiences for our guests, while providing a world of understanding and care.
We strive to be the first choice in vacation travel, enriching lives and uniting the world.
Grow your career as a successful Senior Accountant within ALG Vacations. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering accurate results for the Funjet brand in accordance with all established timelines.
A successful Senior Accountant will :
- Complete monthly journal entries for the assigned brand necessary to ensure an accurate and timely financial statement close process which is in alignment with the company close schedule
- Submit timely and accurate account reconciliations, ensuring alignment with US GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley controls
- Analyze month-end results against prior year, budget and / or forecast and provide explanations for major variances
- Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
- Provide input to the Financial Planning and Analysis team to support the forecasting and budgeting processes, as required
- Perform other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by a manager
A successful Senior Accountant will have :
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required (Master’s, along with a CPA license, preferred)
- Minimum 3-5 years of accounting experience
- CPA license, preferred
- Strong ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally, as well as strong organizational skills
- Detailed-oriented with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and within a diverse, inclusive team environment
- Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, with strict adherence to deadlines
- Committed to, and accountable for, delivering results
- Flexible and adaptable to changing business requirements
- Ability and willingness to work and learn in a fast-paced corporate environment for a publicly-traded company
- Ability to take initiative and proactively offer quality ideas for process improvements
- Proficiency in MS Office packages, including Word and Excel
- Proficiency in SAP preferred
About Apple Leisure Group
As North America’s only vertically integrated travel, hospitality and leisure management group, Apple Leisure Group is an industry innovator that combines the expertise of 14 leading brands.
Our unique niche allows us the special opportunity to oversee every aspect of the travel experience, from the moment a guest books a trip to the time they return home.
ALG consistently delivers exceptional value to travelers and strong performance to resort owners and partners by strategically leveraging the power of its portfolio of brands across five segments, comprising :
Vacations : The largest seller of vacation packages and charter flights in the U.S. for travel to Mexico and the Caribbean, moving approximately 3.
2 million passengers annually through well-established vacation brands
- Resort Brand Management : management of 5-star and 4-star luxury resorts
- Destination Management Services : Best-in-class destination management services provided by Amstar® DMC and Worldstar®
- Loyalty Program : Exclusive loyalty program Unlimited Vacation Club®
- Technology Solutions : Innovative technology solutions provider Trisept Solutions®, connecting over 88,000 travel agents with leading travel suppliers.
To learn more about the Apple Leisure Group advantage, visit appleleisuregroup.
About APPLE VACATIONS
The # 1 vacation brand in the world for packages to Mexico and Dominican Republic, offers the convenience of one-stop shopping.
Apple Vacations® clients have access to flight, hotel, and transfers they can also choose an all-inclusive resort where meals, drinks, and more are included - all for one affordable price.
Our Values
At ALG, we call our employees Colleagues, because we are more than just employees. We care for people so they can be at their best, we provide a world of understanding and care, and we deliver distinctive experiences for our guests.
Our Values, by which we operate :
Empathy
- Integrity
- Respect
- Inclusion
- Experimentation
- Well Being
ALG’s Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Living our purpose of caring for people so they can be their best means that we are committed to a workplace culture grounded in diversity and inclusion where Colleagues feel welcome and encouraged to fully participate in the organization.
With the value of INCLUSION, we respect all the ways our Colleagues are individually unique and foster creativity and engagement in respectful environments.
Benefits at a Glance
We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package to our U.S. based employees :
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Basic Life Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Corporate Wellness Program
- Travel Discounts & Deals
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
We are proud to be an EEO / AA employer M / F / D / V. We maintain a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks.
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