Aviation Accountant: GAAP, Closings, Improvements (Contract)

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

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.