TRADEWIND FLIGHT SERVICESFull-Time BookkeeperNew Bern, NC | On-Site | Full-Time About Tradewind Flight Services: Tradewind Flight Services (TFS) is an aviation services and professional pilot training organization located at Coastal Carolina Regional Airport in New Bern, NC. TFS supports a dynamic operating environment that includes flight training and aviation-related services. We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented bookkeeping professional who can help maintain accurate financial records, support day-to-day accounting administration, and provide timely financial information to management. The Opportunity: Tradewind Flight Services is seeking a full-time Bookkeeper to manage routine bookkeeping and accounting support activities for our growing organization. This position is well suited for a highly organized professional who is comfortable working independently, protecting confidential information, meeting deadlines, and maintaining accurate records in a fast-paced small-business environment. The Bookkeeper will work closely with management and outside accounting or payroll resources, as applicable, to help ensure financial transactions and supporting documentation are complete, current, and properly organized. Responsibilities: - Record and categorize daily financial transactions, including receipts, deposits, vendor invoices, payments, and other general ledger activity.
- Maintain accurate accounts payable and accounts receivable records and support timely billing, collections, and vendor payments.
- Reconcile bank, credit card, merchant, and other financial accounts on a routine basis; research and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Maintain organized electronic and physical documentation supporting financial transactions, purchases, reimbursements, and vendor activity.
- Prepare routine financial reports and bookkeeping summaries for management review, including outstanding receivables, payables, cash activity, and account reconciliations.
- Support payroll administration by maintaining accurate payroll-related records and coordinating required information with the Company’s payroll provider.
- Assist with employee expense reimbursements, purchasing records, and vendor file maintenance, including collection of required tax documentation.
- Support month-end and year-end close activities by ensuring records are complete and providing requested documentation to management and external accounting professionals.
- Assist with budget tracking, cost monitoring, and financial data requests as directed by management.
- Maintain confidentiality of payroll, banking, employee, customer, vendor, and Company financial information.
- Identify discrepancies, missing documentation, unusual transactions, or overdue balances and elevate issues to management for resolution.
- Perform other bookkeeping, administrative, and financial support duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Requirement | Details |
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Experience | Prior bookkeeping, accounting support, or closely related financial administrative experience. | Accounting Knowledge | Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliation, transaction coding, and general bookkeeping practices. | Technology | Proficiency with computerized accounting software and Microsoft Excel; ability to learn TFS business systems and workflows. | Accuracy & Organization | Strong attention to detail, sound recordkeeping practices, and the ability to manage recurring deadlines and multiple priorities. | Communication & Confidentiality | Professional written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to handle sensitive financial and employee information discreetly. |
- High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework or an associate degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Ability to work independently, follow established procedures, identify discrepancies, and communicate issues clearly to management.
- Experience supporting a small business, aviation organization, service business, or similarly fast-paced operation is preferred.
- Experience with payroll coordination, sales receipts, merchant processing, or multi-account reconciliations is preferred.
Compensation and Schedule: Pay | Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications. | | Schedule | Full-time, on-site position in New Bern, NC. Regular work schedule to be established by TFS management. | | Work Environment | Professional office environment supporting an active aviation operation. Periodic coordination with customers, vendors, employees, and outside accounting or payroll professionals may be required. | |
Tradewind Flight Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to support military veterans, SkillBridge participants, and diverse aviation professionals. (252) 718-7510 • tradewind-fsi.com • 820 Aviation Dr., New Bern, NC 28562
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