Accountant

Republic Airways Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Airways Inc. is looking for a Finance professional to prepare, analyze, and reconcile general ledger accounts. Responsibilities include preparing journal entries, conducting account audits, and collaborating with staff to support reporting.

Suitable candidates will have a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with attention to detail required. This role offers an entry-level opportunity with no prior experience necessary, making it ideal for recent graduates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in preparing entries.

Responsibilities

• Prepares journal entries for assigned accounts ensuring accuracy.
• Analyzes and reconciles general ledger accounts.
• Conducts audits on assigned accounts.

Skills

Ability to read and analyze financial data

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Job description

Job Category: Finance

Position Purpose

Prepares, analyzes, and reconciles assigned general ledger accounts.

Essential Duties

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

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job.

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.

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 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.