General Accountant

At Vantage, we believe our value is in our people who consistently bring bold strategies, innovative thinking, pioneering leadership and best of all cutting-edge solutions.  Vantage creates and markets our own travel programs - offering our deluxe trips exclusively to mature individuals as well as members of prestigious alumni, professional and fraternal groups around the country. We're highly respected for what we do - and growing substantially every year.


 

Vantage Travel is looking for a an General Accountant.

 

Summary:  Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by performing the following duties.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned. 

 

Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions. Prepares accounts reconciliations as assigned.

 

Distributes expenditures, encumbrances, receipts, and receivables according to schedules.

 

Performs statistical analyses to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes, and writes narrative reports explaining findings.

 

Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position for other managers.

 

Audits contracts, orders, and vouchers, and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.

 

Determines proper handling of financial transactions and approves transactions within designated limits.

 

Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.

 

Actively supports annual external audit of financial statements.

 

Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.

 

Installs, modifies, documents, and coordinates implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures.

 

Devises and implements system for general accounting.

 

Makes recommendations regarding the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures.

 

Conducts studies and submits recommendations for improving the organization's accounting operation.

 

Collects appropriate data and provides supporting tax schedules for return preparation and also prepares regulatory schedules as necessary.

 

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Responds well to questions.

Team Work - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively.

Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability.

Cost Consciousness - Conserves organizational resources.

Ethics - Works with integrity and ethically.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.

Adaptability - Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.

Professionalism - Reacts well under pressure.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Quantity - Completes work in timely manner. 

 

 



WE DO NOT HIRE SMOKERS

 

We offer an excellent benefits package including a 401(K) plan, public transportation subsidy (accessible by “T�), substantial travel benefits, on-site exercise facility with a personal trainer, and much more


 

To Apply: Please send your resume in MS Word format and letter of interest to mailto:careers@vantagetravel.com

Due to the volume of resumes, we regret that we cannot respond to individual inquiries.