What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at ALBERTH AVIATION, LTD.?
About the Company
ALBERTH AVIATION, LTD. (https://alberthaviation.com/) is an aviation and aerospace company based in Greater Houston (Magnolia), Texas. We are focused on supporting aircraft owners, operators, MROs and OEMs with the design and production of specialized aircraft tooling & ground support equipment. We also support our customers by providing aircraft and engines parts on a sale or exchange basis. Our company aims to revolutionize the aviation sector through advanced technologies and industry-leading practices.
In February 2024, Alberth Aviation partnered with River Birch Partners (https://www.riverbirch-partners.com/), a private investment firm that specializes in assisting high quality, lower middle-market companies and management teams accelerate strategic growth.
About the Role
This is a highly visible role that will report to the Controller. The incoming accountant will support North American operations and play a critical role in the company's month-end close process.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the month end close process; prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and analysis, and assist in the preparation of financial statements.
- Process Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions and prepare metrics reports.
- Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities and provide monthly variance analysis.
- Support the Controller in the weekly preparation of Flash Reports.
- Partner with the Controller to continue to enhance systems and processes to provide departmental efficiencies.
- Additional accounting responsibilities include payroll and benefits accounting, fixed asset accounting, and monthly sales & use tax returns.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of professional accounting experience
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data
- Sales & Use tax experience preferred
- Exposure to inventory accounting preferred
- Salesforce platforms – AccountingSeed/AvSight experience preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Strong Excel skills
Compensation and Career Growth
The successful candidate will earn a competitive base salary and be eligible for a performance bonus. In addition, s/he will enjoy exposure to a multitude of business challenges in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment that will enhance their credentials and further their professional development.