Associate analyst - business strategy

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Description

At United, we fly into airports around the entire world. And we need a whole team of people to keep things running in tip-top shape! From the exceptional service at the check-in counter to the departure gate, and even behind the scenes making sure your checked bags arrive with you, our Airport Operations team keeps operations at our airport running smoothly every single day.

Job Overview And Responsibilities

This role is responsible for providing financial support and ensuring accurate financial reconciliation for stations within the Hubs & NOC Business Office. Key responsibilities include preparing and posting journal entries, supporting monthly financial close reports and accrual log preparation, assisting with financial forecast & projection analysis. The position also involves performing accounting reconciliations, maintaining up-to-date financial records, and ensuring invoice & billing accuracy. Additionally, the role supports financial control activities at the station by conducting audits, ensuring compliance with company regulations and standards, and assisting with resolving action plans. The role also supports stations with essential ad-hoc assignments as needed, contributing to operational efficiency and risk mitigation across the stations.

• Supporting stations & NOC with financial control standards and regulations, ensuring regulatory compliance is met at the station
• Provides support for management by coordination and preparation of reports associated with personnel functions
• Analyzing cost trends and resource utilization and developing financial measurements
• Conducts assessments and audits to measure station financial control compliance with company policies and procedures across AO & NOC Business Office
• Prepare monthly financial report for stations and assist with financial projection and variance analysis
• Maintain accurate and up to date financial records and invoice reconciliations
• Assist with special projects
  
  

NOTE: This position is based at the AHSC - Arlington Heights Service Center located at 1421 W. Shure Dr., Arlington Heights IL 60004 and is considered a hybrid schedule, in-office 3 days a week however that may evolve with the needs of the company. This position is not eligible for relocation if you reside out of state, therefore relocating will be at your own expense.

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• High school diploma or equivalent
• +1 year of work experience which may include completion of at least one internship in a finance-related field or work experience in an analytical role
• Proficient in Microsoft Office primarily Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word
• Ability to analyze and report out on data
• Strong and positive communication skills
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Detail oriented
• Ability to maintain composure in high volume/high pressure situations
• Reliable, punctual attendance is a crucial function of the position
• Must be willing and able to travel at least 50%
• Must be willing and able to work a hybrid work schedule, in-office 3 days a week
• Must be willing and able to work at the Arlington Heights Service Center in Arlington Heights, IL
• Must be willing and able to relocate at your own expense if you reside out of state
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
  
  

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Associate degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, or related field of study; or 2 years of relevant work experience
• 1+ year experience in Airport Operation
• Hyperion Planning, Oracle Financials experience
  
  

The base pay range for this role is $52,725.00 to $68,632.00.

The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.

You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact [email protected] to request accommodation.