Accountant

handwerker; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Health & wellness

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Accountant at Jet Aviation serves as the finance liaison between aircraft management clients and account managers, responsible for accurate monthly client billing packages and high-quality support.

This hybrid position requires five days per week with four in office; base salary range is $65,000-$75,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 3 years of related experience.
• Excel proficiency to create and maintain schedules.
• Excellent Word skills to draft emails and letters.
• Ability to calculate discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages.
• Data entry and journal entries accuracy.
• Autonomous yet collaborative; able to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with SAP as a G/L system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting and invoicing, reconcile ledgers and financial statements.
• Prepare, record, analyze and report transactions; ensure data integrity.
• Provide forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Analyze statutory accounts and reports.
• Document projects; verify client data and timelines in systems like SAP, JetPay.
• Maintain setup/termination actions and transition checklists in Jet Aviation systems.
• Represent Jet Aviation with industry groups and regulators.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Multitasking

Team player

Autonomy

Under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

Word

SAP

JetPay

Job description

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Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to over 5,000 employees, and some 50 locations worldwide. Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Government Services, 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 hybrid role requires working five days a week with four days per week in office. The current hybrid / in office policy is subject to change.

The posted salary ranges will default to that of your regional location and will not include any premiums. The baseline range will be as follows: $65,000-$75,000 annually.

• 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)

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.

At Jet Aviation eligible employees can enjoy a comprehensive package that fuels your passions both inside and outside of work. Your health and well-being matter to us. That’s why we offer a competitive benefit package that includes health, dental & vision insurance, matching 401(k), health savings and flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance programs, health and wellness awards, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans