Staff Accountant

Description

Who we are and where we are going: 

Ascent Aviation Services is one of the largest aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul, storage and reclamation operations in the world. Our strength comes from our talented and professional employees who excel through teamwork and enthusiasm. Ascent Aviation Services continues to grow and are continually looking for motivated and career minded aviation professionals who will support our vision and goals. 

It’s your career, give it wings! 

Join our dynamic team at a leading aviation MRO company as a Staff Accountant! In this essential role, you’ll manage financial records, assist in budgeting, and ensure accurate reporting to support our high-performing operations. If you have a keen eye for detail, a passion for aviation, and experience in accounting, this is the perfect opportunity to make an impact in a fast-paced industry! 

This role is onsite and will primarily office at our Marana location (just north of Tucson).  Relocation assistance maybe provided.  

What you will do: 

• Inventory accounting including documentation, analysis and recording and approving transactions in general ledger.
• Prepare balance sheet account and bank reconciliations.
• Perform all Treasury functions.
• Understanding and proficiency in fixed assets accounting; including capitalization of projects, analysis of operating versus capital leases and preparing monthly depreciation journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Responsible for performing accounting processes including journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger transactions.
• Execute month-end and year-end closing, including monthly reporting and analysis.
• Identify month-end accruals and assume ownership of process on an ongoing basis.
• Maintain various support schedules necessary to prepare monthly journal entries (prepaid expenses, accruals, payroll, etc.).
• Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliations including but not limited to AP, AR, WIP, Inventory, Customer Deposits, Intercompany Transactions and Bank Accounts.
• Prepare capital lease and loan amortization schedules.
• Analyze monthly financial statements and month-over-month variances to ensure accuracy before publishing financial statements.
• Prepare various financial reports. Such as KPI’s, cash flow analysis and ad-hoc reports for operational review and decision-making.
• Assist with monthly financial reports and annual audit.
• Preparation of sales tax and property tax returns.
• Responsible for monthly intercompany account reconciliations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Marginal Job Functions:

• Ensure that all work performed is done in a safe manner. Directs activities to protect employees from harm and maintain safe working conditions
• Good understanding of work in progress inventory accounting
• Ability to work independently and self-motivated
• Strong understanding of ERP accounting systems

Qualifications

What you will bring to the table: 

Required -

• Five years’ experience in accounting, month end procedures, and audit preparation.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Strong knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Advanced Excel knowledge.
• Ability to organize and plan work adhering to deadlines.
• Strong attention to details and numerical skills.

Preferred-

• CPA Certification
• MBA degree

You will get more than just compensation at Ascent Aviation: 

• 401K with company match 

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance 

• Disability 

• PTO 

• Life and Accidental Death Insurance 

• Development and Career Growth Opportunities 

Details: 

SMS REQUIREMENTS 

• Employees are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with company policies and government regulations. These rules are written in the interest of preserving the lives and the resources entrusted to each employee, and when the rules are violated, the risk of a mishap is usually increased.  

• Employees shall participate in safety education programs and train to recognize hazards on the job and how to report them promptly.  As a condition of employment, each member of Ascent Aviation agrees to report errors, incidents, and accidents honestly.  

• Any employee who observes an unsafe action or condition should bring it to the attention of supervisors and managers. Certain conditions may allow the employee to easily correct a condition or situation. 

• In all cases, the employee must notify his/her supervisor of any actions taken by the employee.  The first employee to observe an accident or incident should take immediate action to alert appropriate responders/supervision and to take reasonable steps to prevent further injury, or damage.  

WORKING CONDITIONS 

• Physical Demands: Requires sitting, standing or walking for extended periods of time. Requires bending, stooping, squatting, climbing, reaching to shoulder level, crouching, kneeling, and balancing. Requires lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling weight up to 75 pounds. Requires repetitive hand movement. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires corrected vision to normal range and ability to communicate effectively. 

• Equipment Operated: Ability to operate office machines, support servers, 

• 3D and Label printers, handhelds and troubleshoot problems with equipment. 

• Work Location: MIS Office, computer room, various offices/departments throughout facility. 

• Potential Hazards: Exposure to materials identified on Material Safety Data Sheets 

Duties not listed within the position description may be required of the employee at the discretion of the department management. Job functions may vary due to irregular working conditions or multiple shift positions. 

Ascent Aviation Services is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to making reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their job. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. 
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