Sr. Accountant

Summary: 

The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing day-to-day accounting functions, including integrating finance operations, forecasting and budgeting, handling tax matters, preparing financial reports, overseeing administration of benefits, and ensuring organizational financial stability.

 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

·         Work in close collaboration with the COO and CEO to ensure the ongoing financial stability of the Company

·         Oversee day-to-day accounting functions including accounts receivables and accounts payables

·         Monitor cash accounts, planning invoice payments to ensure available funds for the most urgent or consequential financial responsibilities of the company

·         Ensure timely payment of all tax liabilities with 100% compliance with deadlines and relevant regulations

·         Advise company executives on the best strategies for cash and financial planning, then implement the strategies, once approved

·         Prepare and submit all financial reports mandated by law, needed for audits, required by agreements with vendors, or requested by customers (and approved by the executive team)

·         Ensure compliance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, federal/state wage and hour rules, applicable benefits regulations, and company policies

·         Collaborate closely with the Repair Operations Manager and Project Estimator to ensure financial viability/profitability of current and future projects

·         Perform basic payroll and benefits management duties during absences of HR staff

·         Prepare financial reports as required by the COO and CEO

·         Prepare budgets by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; recommending plans

·         Maintain positive relationships with customers and suppliers

·         Contact, by phone, customers’ accounts payables departments to request payments, when necessary

·         Protect assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls

·         Immediately report to the COO and CEO any concerns about the Company’s ability to meet its financial obligations or to achieve financial goals

·         Perform month-end and year-end closes in timely manner

·         Maintain confidentiality in regards to all matters relating to the company’s finances, employees’ benefits elections, and payroll

·         Identify and recommend updates to accounting/payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.

·         Use Microsoft Teams to communicate digitally with other members of the administrative team

Qualifications:  

·         Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities

·         5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, five of which must include accounting responsibilities

·         Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

·         Knowledge of aviation industry practices big bonus, but not required

Skills & Knowledge: 

·         Superior organization skills and attention to detail

·         Dedication to completing projects in a timely manner 

·         Strong knowledge of accounting practices, finance law, relevant financial regulations, and payroll laws

·         Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple departments

·         Strong proficiency with QuickBooks or similar accounting software

·         Effective problem-solving skills

·         Strong verbal and written communication skills

·         Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple tasks, and to meet deadlines. Ability to be self-starting and proactive

·         Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management, and the general public, including those from culturally diverse backgrounds, the elderly, persons with disabilities, and/or other vulnerable populations

·         Excellent proficiency with Office 365, especially Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams

Work Environment:   

This position performs work in a climate-controlled environment. There may be occasional noise from the shop or aircraft flying to/from/over the airport.