Accounting Manager Vice President - Chase Travel

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team in a fast paced and challenging area? This is a unique opportunity for you to work in the Chase Travel team to provide assistance with the monthly financial close process. When you join our Accounting team, you are a part of JPMorgan Chase, one of the world’s most innovative banks. Be part of our exciting journey!

As a Controller on the Chase Travel team, you are responsible for overseeing the month-end close and accounting operations—reviewing/approving journal entries, reconciliations, billing, treasury and filings—while supervising and developing the team and driving automation/process improvements.

Job Responsibilities

• Review and approval of journal entries and account reconciliations in accordance with the month-end close calendar and pre-approved schedules
• Supervise staff and senior accountants and ensure that all month-end close activities are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure continued support of Chase accounting processes, as needed
• Review and reconciliation of bank accounts and treasury functions
• Review and approve client billing and client invoicing process to ensure that all invoicing adhere to client contract and terms
• Lead automation and efficiency initiatives, including the implementation and use of RPA (Robotic Process Automation) technologies
• Oversee completion, review, and submission of periodic local and international government filings. 
• Coaching and provide continued development of accounting team to support the achievement of professional goals. 

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 6+ years of experience in Accounting (GL, AR, AP)
• Proficiency with MS Windows and MS Office software, especially Excel
• Previous experience in large ERP systems required
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent analytical skills – including the ability to present results.
• Strong leadership skills – combined with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and a demonstrated sense of urgency to produce results
• Innovative, creative and a problem solver
• The ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while focusing on completion of the highest priority items in the shortest time frame possible.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in the handling of large data elements is preferred
• SAP experience preferred