Accountant

Location:

Teterboro, NJ, US

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Category: Finance

Career Level: Professional

Requisition Id: 3810

Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to some 4,000 employees, and some 50 locations worldwide. Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Defence, FBO, Fixed and Rotary Wing Maintenance, and Staffing. Behind every seamless Jet Aviation experience, is a team of dedicated professionals perfecting the art of flight. The artisans of aviation. The craft that brings our customers’ journey to life. In the hangar, on the ground, and behind the scenes. Enabling global flight, with passion.

Position Summary

The Accountant is the finance liaison between the aircraft management clients and the account managers. This position is directly responsible for accurate preparation of monthly client billing packages. The accountant is held to providing highest of standards and excellent support to both internal and external customers.

This is a hybrid role, working at least 3 times weekly from our Scottsdale, AZ office. The baseline range will be as follows: $57,000 - $67,000 annually.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from a four-year college or university and 3 years of related experience and/or formal training
• Ability to use Excel to create and maintain various schedules.
• At least 3 years of experience in Microsoft Office and Word to write emails and professional letters.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages accurately.
• Ability to enter data and journal entries accurately.
• Able to work autonomously as well as a team player and follow through as each task requires.
• Able to work under pressure and multitask ensuring the results are of highest quality and accuracy.
• Ability to use Adobe to compile and redact documents.
• Able to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
  
  

Main Responsibilities

• Perform general accounting and invoicing activities, including the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements, such as balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements, and capital expenditure schedules.
• Prepare, record, analyze and report accounting transactions and ensure the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles, in collaboration with client service team members.
• Provide financial support including forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing variations from budget, addressing client concerns in partnership with client service team members.
• Analyze and prepare statutory accounts and financial statements and reports.
• Conduct or assist in the documentation of accounting projects, verifying client data and account information and timelines in various systems (i.e., SAP, JetPay, etc.)
• Ensure all accounting set up (and termination) actions and AC transition checklists are created and maintained in Jet Aviation systems.
• Represent Jet Aviation as one company internally and externally with industry groups, regulatory bodies, and the General Dynamics network.
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for four-year degree and experience.
• Intuitive and thinks outside-of-the-box to provide feedback and suggestions to improve processes and efficiencies.
• Familiar with aviation terminologies, flight system, and SAP as a G/L system is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Has a pleasant, friendly, and helpful manner to deliver the best experience to customers and colleagues.
• Quality driven with a passion for excellence to represent Jet Aviation as a Brand Ambassador
• Demonstration and commitment to Jet Aviation values (Trust, Honesty, Alignment, Transparency)
  
  

Additional Details

We offer a comprehensive benefits and total rewards package designed to support your well-being and career growth. Our packages include competitive salaries, performance based annual bonuses, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, and paid time off, along with opportunities for professional development. We value our employees and strive to create an environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status." varying statuses and EEO obligations and shouldn't be limited to just 'qualified candidates' - statement should be changed to "Jet Aviation is commitment to developing strategies and programs to promote inclusive, diverse and accessible workplaces for everyone, which ensures as a candidate you receive due consideration for employment.

Nearest Major Market: New York City