Accountant

Republic Airways; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Airways is seeking a Finance professional to prepare and reconcile general ledger accounts, analyze variances, and support financial reporting. The role involves collaboration with finance staff and external vendors to ensure accurate month-end deliverables.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, advanced MS Office skills, and at least 0–1 year of related experience. This is an on-site position with standard office hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• No prior experience required; at least 1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares journal entries for assigned accounts with timeliness and accuracy.
• Reconciles general ledger accounts and analyzes variances.
• Conducts account audits as assigned.
• Reviews balance sheet for irregularities and communicates issues to the manager.
• Collaborates with finance staff to support reporting requirements.
• Works with 3rd party vendors as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Category:

Finance

POSITION PURPOSE

Prepares, analyzes, and reconciles assigned general ledger accounts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

1. Prepares journal entries for all accounts in assigned areas; ensures timeliness, precision and accuracy of resources used in preparing entry.
2. Prepares and reconciles various assigned general ledger accounts; analyzes variances; ensures timeliness and accuracy.
3. Conducts assigned account audits.
4. Reviews balance sheet for accounts in assigned areas; accounts for any irregularities, researches issues, answers questions and communicates any issues to the manager.
5. Collaborates with other finance and other staff to support overall reporting requirements.
6. Works with 3rd party vendors as required.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE.
Bachelor's degree (B.A. / B.S.) in Accounting, Finance or related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience. No prior experience necessary. Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

PREFERRED EDUCATION or EXPERIENCE
At least 1 year of related experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

DECISION MAKING
Makes limited decisions and determines best methods to solve problems by referring to established precedents and policies. Impact of decisions is moderately low.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Able to sit, and use hands over 70% of the time.

Able to focus with clear vision at 20 inches or less (computer screen).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typically not exposed to extreme environmental conditions.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

None.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, DISABILITY, AND VETERAN ACCOMODATIONS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability and Veteran Accommodations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.