Our mission is to provide the safest and highest quality aircraft operations, completions, and maintenance so that:

• our customers can safely and effectively accomplish their mission profile,
• our employees can exercise their talents and maximize their potential, and
• the Company can ensure its financial stability.

Our goal is to find qualified candidates who value our mission and contribute to our overall safety culture.

We invest in the well-being of our employees. The following FREE benefits are offered to all full-time employees: Family Health and Prescription Insurance, Family Dental Insurance, Family Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Job Objective

The Staff Accountant will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of the company. The position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. The Staff Accountant meticulously manages financial data to ensure precise and timely financial reporting for the company and affiliates.

Essential Functions

• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and general ledger journal entries
• Process accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions
• Treasury management and bank reconciliations
• Completion of month-end financial statements
• Monthly invoicing process
• Invoice and reconcile deposits for rental accounts
• Create and analyze information by developing spreadsheet reports
• Facilitate effective internal controls
• Participation in special projects as assigned
• Manage credit card processing platform/issuance, limit increases, fraud support
• Record sales and use tax; complete sales tax exemption forms

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSA)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to correctly prepare tax reports
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office, Sage 100, and QuickBooks Online

Education & Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Minimum 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or private industry setting

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Filing duties include standing, pushing, pulling, squatting, and lifting
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds at times

Work Environment

• Temperature-controlled office
• Limited Exposure to outdoor shops with potential extreme cold and hot temperatures and loud noises

Work Status, Schedule, & Travel

• Full-time
• Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week
• Overtime may be necessary
• No travel required

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Metro Aviation, Inc. is committed to employees, customers, and the community to promote diversity and inclusion by developing policies, programs, and procedures that foster a work environment where differences are respected and employees are treated fairly.

Metro Aviation, Inc. prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind and ensures Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all aspects of the relationship between Metro Aviation, Inc. and its employees, including recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, wages and salary administration, employee benefits, and application of policies.