Travel Agency Accountant

About the role

Amax Travel Services is looking for an experienced Travel Agency Accountant to handle airline ticketing accounting, supplier and customer accounts, and monthly financial reporting. The role demands strong knowledge of travel‑industry settlement systems and the ability to work independently to meet tight deadlines.

Key responsibilities

• Reconcile airline ticket sales, refunds, exchanges, voids, and commissions, including ARC (US) and BSP (international) settlement reports.
• Review and resolve airline debit memos (ADMs), credit memos (ACMs), and service fee adjustments.
• Process and verify invoices from airlines, consolidators, hotels, and tour operators; schedule vendor payments.
• Record customer payments, manage corporate and individual account balances, and follow up on overdue invoices.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit‑card settlements, merchant deposits, and chargebacks.
• Maintain the general ledger and support month‑end and year‑end close.
• Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet, cash‑flow, and management reports.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience in a travel agency, airline, or travel management company.
• Working knowledge of ARC and/or IATA BSP settlement procedures.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounting.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred).

Required skills

• Proficiency in QuickBooks or a comparable accounting system.
• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, PivotTables, and reconciliations.
• Familiarity with ARC, IATA BSP, and airline settlement processes.