Up and Away Travel, Inc. · 1 day ago
Full-Time Travel Agency Accountant (TRAMS Back Office Specialist)
Up and Away Travel, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Staff Accountant to manage the full-cycle financial operations of their travel agency. The ideal candidate will oversee daily reconciliations, ARC reporting, commission tracking, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting while ensuring data integrity between systems.
Leisure Travel & Tourism
Responsibilities
Daily Reconciliations: Utilize the TRAMS/IAR sales reporting system to settle sales, refunds, exchanges, and Travel Agency Service Fees (TASFs)
ARC Reporting: Review and reconcile weekly Airline Reporting Corporation (ARC) reports, resolving any missing documents or discrepancies
Commission Tracking: Monitor and update commissions, voids, and debit memos to maintain precise financial records
Accounts Payable/Receivable: Manage vendor payments (hotel, tour, car) and track client deposits and receivables
Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet) and assist with payroll
System Synergy: Work closely with travel agents to research invoices and ensure data integrity between Clientbase and TRAMS
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with TRAMS Back Office
Proven experience with IAR and travel industry accounting standards
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and general ledger software
Ability to identify and correct discrepancies in ticketing and exchange information
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Preferred
Previous experience in a high-volume retail or wholesale travel agency environment