Senior Accountant

Company Overview: SkyMark Refuelers is a leading producer of Aircraft Refuelers and Vacuum Trucks. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team. If you have a strong background in accounting, preferably within the manufacturing sector, and possess expertise in financial software such as NetSuite and QuickBooks, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. The ideal candidate has high attention to detail, excellent problem-solving abilities, and can perform all the following: Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial transactions related to manufacturing operations.
• Support the month-end, quarter-end, year-end close process.
• Assist in the resolution of any accounting and internal control issues in accounting operations.
• Support various special projects and ad-hoc projects.
• Improve timeliness and accuracy of financial closing and reporting.
• Assist in cross-functional initiatives and communicate progress effectively, e.g., Netsuite and Docuware implementation.
• Identify areas of improvement and make actionable suggestions.
• Support the external audit process.
• Act as a thought leader, build trusted relationships, influence outcomes, and drive urgency on critical matters.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and provide detailed account variance analysis.
• Record monthly credit card transactions and reconcile to statement.
• Maintain vendors and customer database and support 1099 issuance at year-end.
• Special projects: as directed by the management team.
  
  

Core Software Knowledge and Systems Skills

• Microsoft Windows (Operating System: Standard User Level – 100% Familiarity)
• Microsoft 365 (relevant work experience using Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams apps)
• QuickBooks or NetSuite experience preferred.
• Document storage/retrieval software experience preferred.
  
  

Core Educational and Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, with a strong preference for manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency in accounting principles and practices
  
  

Soft-skills and Teamwork Focus Qualifications

• Self-motivated: to dive into processes, understand the business, and how it impacts accounting.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and analytical – with a proven track record of on-the-job accuracy.
• Fast learner and adaptable – to meet challenges and the day-to-day flux of the job.
• Open-minded: to interact with various employees, particularly the purchasing department.
• Able to present ideas/work progress/concepts to team members or groups, as necessary.
• Able to juggle multiple tasks and priorities.
  
  

Working Conditions

• This role is expected to be on site.
• Extensive (daily) use of computing/office equipment.
• Willing to work additional hours/days as requested to meet business demands.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Primarily sitting, with some bending, standing, and walking.
• Occasionally lift or move items, up-to-25 pounds each.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, or other technical instruments.
  
  

SkyMark Refuelers is a market leading manufacturer of custom work trucks serving the aviation refueling, liquid waste removal, hi-rail maintenance, direct-to-locomotive refueling, and refined fuel delivery industries. With its headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri, SkyMark also operates a world-class aviation refueler facility in Findlay, Ohio along with a tank plant in Sullivan, Illinois.