Accountant

Central Point Partners, LLC; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Aviation Industry Client is seeking a dedicated Accountant to join its aviation accounting team for a 6-month contract with potential extensions. The role focuses on journal entries, reconciliations, and financial close under US GAAP. Collaboration with multiple departments and process-improvement initiatives are emphasized.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting with 4+ years of experience, strong MS Excel skills, and familiarity with SAP or similar systems. CPA/CMA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• 4+ years of relevant experience
• Intermediate to high level MS Excel skills
• CPA or CMA preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare, monitor, and record business transactions, including intercompany transactions, accruals, account reconciliations and rollforwards, financial statements and related analyses.
• Prepare accurate routine and non-routine journal entries for monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of accounting close process in compliance with regulatory requirements and company-established accounting policies and procedures.
• Manage underlying data, supporting documentation, and calculations to support accounting accuracy and completeness.
• Perform technical accounting research and make suggestions regarding improved ways to conduct business.
• Support the account reconciliation process by analyzing balance sheet balances, and providing explanations for variances.
• Communicate with internal teams on accounting and control matters.
• Support process improvement initiatives and automate financial reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

SAP

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accountant to join our Aviation industry client's accounting team.

Company: Aviation Industry Client

JobID #: 1507

Position Type: Contract (6 months with extensions)

Onsite role ( Monday - Friday) : 40 hours/week

Must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident

The Accountant will be supporting general accounting functions, including journal entry preparation, account roll forwards, reconciliations, financial statement closing controls and procedures in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This position also collaborates with other departments and supports process improvement initiatives.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Minimum Experience 4+ years of relevant experience
• Intermediate to high level of MS Excel skills
• CPA or CMA preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge in U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance
• Public accounting and/or corporate accounting experience preferred
• Intermediate or higher level of Microsoft Excel skills or Power BI
• Experience with SAP, or similar system preferred
• Strong verbal and written presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills with ability to reconcile data and analyze variances
• Possesses initiative, confidence, and drive to achieve results without explicit direction or detailed instructions
• Displayed ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to interact with various levels of management in a professional manner

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Prepare, monitor, and record business transactions, including intercompany transactions, accruals, account reconciliations and rollforwards, financial statements and related analyses.
• Prepare accurate routine and non-routine journal entries in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of accounting close process in compliance with regulatory requirements and company-established accounting policies and procedures.
• Manage underlying data, supporting documentation, and calculations to support accounting accuracy and completeness.
• Perform technical accounting research and make suggestions regarding improved ways to conduct business.
• Support the account reconciliation process by analyzing balance sheet balances, assembling clear support for activity, and providing accurate and concise explanations for variances.
• Identify and interpret trends or deviations from standards to department leaders.
• Communicate with internal teams (A/P, A/R, Legal, Customer Support, etc.) on accounting and control matters.
• Support process improvement initiatives and share best practices across the department.
• Create, improve, and automate financial reporting.
• Participate in special projects as assigned by manager.