Junior Accountant

Overview

This role supports the day-to-day accounting operations of the SEG Travel team by ensuring accurate recording, reconciliation, and reporting of financial transactions. The position involves working closely with travel agents, vendors, management, and internal stakeholders to resolve billing discrepancies, monitor financial activity, maintain supporting documentation, and assist with month-end close activities.

Remote work may be available, but work must be conducted during Pacific Time Zone hours and the schedule must align with West Coast business operations. Availability during Pacific Time Zone business hours is an essential function of this position.

Responsibilities

• Record, review, and reconcile daily financial transactions to ensure accounting records are accurate and complete.
• Monitor bank transactions and research variances, exceptions, or unusual activity.
• Gather, organize, and maintain invoices, payment records, account support, and other financial documentation.
• Respond to internal and external accounting inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Work with travel agents and management to research and resolve billing discrepancies and payment-related issues.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including account reconciliations, journal-entry support, account analysis, and reporting preparation.
• Maintain accurate records of invoices, payments, credits, adjustments, and related supporting documentation.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed.
• Support compliance with company accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and documentation standards.
• Prepare ad hoc reports, reconciliations, and financial analyses for management as requested.
• Collaborate with team members and internal partners to support accurate financial reporting and timely issue resolution.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, accuracy, responsiveness, and efficiency.
• Support special projects and other team priorities as assigned.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to take on responsibilities outside core duties when needed.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; an associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping principles, accounting practices, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Highly developed organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience supporting month-end close and account reconciliation activities.
• Familiarity with accounting software, enterprise resource planning systems, or expense management platforms.
• Experience working in a high-volume, transaction-focused, or customer-service-oriented environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while meeting tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining strong communication and collaboration with the team.
• Adaptability and willingness to take on responsibilities outside the core job description as business needs evolve.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous accounting or bookkeeping experience, ideally within the travel industry.
• Experience with Galileo/Travelport+ or a similar travel industry platform.

Compensation & Benefits

• Target annualized base salary range: $65,000 to $80,000.
• Annual bonus target: 5%.
• This role is paid hourly and eligible for overtime.
• Base salary range excludes any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for.
• Actual base salary offered depends on factors such as qualifications, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education, certifications or professional licenses, and the location where the applicant lives and/or performs the job.

Benefits eligibility: Benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) receive a comprehensive benefits program for employees and their family’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

What’s offered includes:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage, including coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
• Fertility benefits, including surrogacy and adoption assistance programs
• Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees and supplemental life insurance coverage for spouses/domestic partners and children
• Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability plans
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental and caregiver leave
• 401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting
• Education assistance and student loan programs
• Time off including vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)
• Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)
• Matching gift program
• Employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
• Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees
• Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)

Location

New York, NY (U.S. headquarters) with work conducted during Pacific Time Zone hours in alignment with West Coast business operations.