Airline Revenue Accounting and Financial Operations Manager

Qualifications: Education • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. Experience • Minimum 5 years of airline, travel, transportation, or revenue accounting experience preferred. • Experience with Airline Clearing House (ACH), ARC, ticket revenue accounting, refund processing, and/or airline settlement procedures preferred. • Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting activities. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word. • Experience with airline reservation systems and revenue accounting systems preferred. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. • Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision. • Excellent communication and organizational skills. • Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and support multiple departments. • Continuous improvement mindset with interest in automation and process enhancement. • The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and adaptable, with the ability to manage diverse responsibilities while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Revenue Accounting & Airline Operations • Reconcile daily lifted ticket activity and investigate discrepancies. • Process Airline Clearing House (ACH) billings to partner airlines. • Process Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) receipts and refunds from travel agencies. • Review incoming Airline Clearing House billings and resolve reconciliation differences. • Process passenger refunds in accordance with company policies and industry regulations. • Participate in interline and lost/damaged baggage proration and settlement processes. • Verify expired ticket activity and prepare related monthly accounting entries. • Ensure compliance with ARC, ACH, airline industry, and applicable regulatory requirements. • Assist with revenue accounting procedures, controls, and system maintenance. Billing & Accounts Receivable • Prepare charter customer invoices in accordance with executed contracts. • Monitor receivable balances and follow up on outstanding customer payments. • Investigate billing discrepancies and coordinate resolutions with internal and external parties. Financial Reporting & Month-End Close • Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations as part of the monthly close process. • Generate month-end financial, operational, and statistical reports. • Assist in analyzing revenue trends, operational metrics, and financial results. • Support maintenance and improvement of accounting procedures and internal controls. Team Support & Process Improvement • Cross-train across accounting functions and provide backup support for team members as needed. • Assist with special projects and process improvement initiatives. • Support system implementations, upgrades, and integrations involving reservation systems, accounting software, and revenue accounting platforms • Participate in testing, documentation, and training activities related to new processes and technologies. • Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned. Why You’ll Love Working Here: • A stable, growing aviation company. • Fast-paced, team-oriented work environment. • Opportunity to work both above-wing and below-wing operations. • Career growth and advancement opportunities. Benefits (Full-Time Employees): • Medical, dental, and vision insurance. • Supplemental coverage options. • Company HSA contributions. • Competitive PTO plan. • 401(k). • myIDTravel and ID90 flight perks.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; 5+ years airline or revenue accounting experience preferred; proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• reconciling ticket activity
• processing ACH billings
• preparing financial reports

Skills & Tools

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word

Job Details

• Category: Finance and Accounting
• Seniority: Senior Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Anchorage, Alaska, United States
• Languages: English

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Retirement plan

About Sterling Airways

A stable, growing aviation company offering above-wing and below-wing operations. — Industry: Transportation and Logistics