Senior Accountant of External Reporting

As a Senior Accountant of External Reporting at Sabre, you will be responsible for preparing and coordinating the company's quarterly and annual SEC filings, reviewing earnings releases and investor presentations, and preparing various financial statements and footnote disclosures. You will also stay current on FASB and SEC developments, support external audits, and collaborate with various internal teams to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, driving value for stakeholders.

Must Have

• Prepare and coordinate quarterly and annual SEC filings
• Stay current on FASB and SEC developments
• Perform accounting for employee-related provisions
• Reconcile common and treasury shares outstanding
• Calculate basic and diluted earnings per share
• Prepare consolidated statement of cash flows monthly
• Prepare analysis of financial results and draft MD&A variance explanations
• Update financial statement footnotes (Revenue, Stockholder’s Equity, EPS)
• Work with external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits
• Review earnings releases, proxy statements, and investor relations reporting for accuracy
• Review iXBRL data for SEC filings
• Prepare month-end close journal entries and account reconciliations
• Three or more years of accounting experience
• Experience with SEC reporting and related processes
• Ability to research accounting/reporting issues and document conclusions
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting

Good to Have

• CPA license
• Experience with a large accounting firm
• Experience with statement of cash flows, accounting for stock compensation, and basic/diluted earnings per share
• Experience with iXBRL, Workiva, SAP, and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous Paid Time Off (5 weeks PTO your first year!)
• 4 days (one per quarter) of Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Year-End break from Dec 26th – Dec 31st
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Wellness Programs
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Formal and informal reward, recognition, and acknowledgment programs

Sabre is a technology company that powers the global travel industry. By leveraging next-generation technology, we create global technology solutions that take on the biggest opportunities and solve the most complex challenges in travel. Positioned at the center of the travel, we shape the future by offering innovative advancements that pave the way for a more connected and seamless ecosystem as we power mobile apps, online travel sites, airline and hotel reservation networks, travel agent terminals, and scores of other solutions. Simply put, we connect people with moments that matter. As part of Sabre’s External Reporting team, you will take on interesting and challenging responsibilities which include preparation of Sabre’s quarterly and annual filings with the SEC, review of earnings releases and investor presentations, preparation of certain financial statements including income statement, statement of comprehensive income, balance sheet, statement of stockholder’s equity and/or cash flow statement, ownership of various footnote disclosures and drafting MD&A. In this position, you will have the opportunity to interact with a broad and diverse group that includes Treasury, Finance, Investor Relations, Legal, Tax and Internal Audit. You will report to the Senior Manager of External Reporting. The team is made up of collaborative, diligent, and diverse professionals that seek to support our corporate and business partners with timely reporting and accounting to drive value for stakeholders while upholding Sabre’s values. Responsibilities of the Senior Accountant of External Reporting include: * Prepare and coordinate various aspects of the Company’s quarterly and annual filings with the SEC * Stay current on FASB and SEC developments; participate in the implementation of new financial reporting standards as prescribed by the FASB and SEC * Perform various activities such as (i) accounting for employee-related provisions; (ii) reconciliation of common shares and treasury shares outstanding; and (iii) calculations of basic and diluted earnings per share * Preparation of the consolidated statement of cash flows on a monthly basis * Preparation of analysis of financial results and draft of variance explanations included within MD&A * Update financial statement footnotes for areas such as Revenue, Stockholder’s Equity and Earnings Per Share * Work closely with external auditors to support the quarterly reviews and annual audit of our financial statements and internal controls * Review earnings releases, proxy statements and investor relations reporting media for accuracy and consistency * Review iXBRL data associated with quarterly and annual SEC filings and ensure accuracy * Prepare certain month-end close journal entries and account reconciliations * Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues in FP&A, Investor Relations, Legal, Treasury, Tax and Internal Audit. Education & Certifications: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting required * CPA license preferred Experience & Skills: * Three or more years of accounting experience; experience with a large accounting firm preferred * Experience with SEC reporting and the related process required * Ability to research accounting/ reporting issues and document conclusions * Experience with statement of cash flows, accounting for stock compensation and basic/diluted earnings per share preferred * Experience with iXBRL, Workiva, SAP and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) preferred * Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to continually prioritize workload and respond to top priorities with a sense of urgency * Detail-oriented with both the ambition and willingness to dive into the details necessary to accomplish responsibilities and solve problems * Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders * Excellent verbal and written communication skills Benefits/Perks: * Competitive compensation * Generous Paid Time Off (5 weeks PTO your first year!) * 4 days (one per quarter) of Volunteer Time Off (VTO) * Year-End break from Dec 26th – Dec 31st * We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Wellness Programs * Paid parental leave * An infrastructure that allows flexible working arrangements * Formal and informal reward, recognition, and acknowledgment programs Reasonable Accommodation Sabre is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants applying for a Sabre position with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact Sabre at recruiting@careers.sabre.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Affirmative Action Sabre is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals. EEO IS THE LAW