Accounting Specialist II: Payables, Payroll & Reporting

Exec 1 Aviation; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Exec 1 Aviation is seeking an Accounting Specialist II to manage day-to-day accounting tasks in our Accounting and Human Resources Department. You will handle payables, payroll, journal entries, and vendor compliance, while coordinating with the Accounting Manager.

The role requires strong attention to detail, solid Microsoft Word/Excel skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with pilots and colleagues across departments. This is an on-site position based in Ankeny, IA.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to work with pilots and other departments.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills are essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities are required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel is expected.

Responsibilities

• Enter payables into the accounting system.
• Print checks for outstanding payables, stuff envelopes, mail payments.
• Deposit checks into the bank via remote system.
• Make bank runs to keep the cash drawer stocked.
• Verify vendors have W-9 on file and obtain missing ones.
• Send statements to customers with outstanding balances by month end.
• Record daily journal entries for Flight Instruction activity and track balances.
• Review credit card processing reports and post appropriate journal entries.
• Complete payroll duties as assigned and perform payroll journal entries.

Skills

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Exec 1 Aviation is seeking an Accounting Specialist II to manage day-to-day accounting tasks in our Accounting and Human Resources Department. You will handle payables, payroll, journal entries, and vendor compliance, while coordinating with the Accounting Manager.

The role requires strong attention to detail, solid Microsoft Word/Excel skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with pilots and colleagues across departments. This is an on-site position based in Ankeny, IA.