Aviation Junior Accountant — AP & FinOps

George J. Priester Aviation; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

George J. Priester Aviation is seeking a Junior Accountant to manage accounts payable across Wheeling, IL and additional locations, supporting the CFO and Director of Finance.

The role focuses on timely processing of invoices, coding, payments, and maintaining strong vendor relationships in a dynamic aviation environment. Responsibilities include month-end close support, 1099 prep, and adherence to internal controls.

Qualifications

• Experience processing accounts payable and vendor invoicing.
• Ability to code invoices to general ledger and resolve discrepancies.
• Strong attention to detail and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle from receipt to payment.
• Review invoices for accuracy and proper GL coding.
• Process vendor payments per agreed schedules.
• Maintain vendor records and tax documentation.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and A/P exceptions.
• Enter and maintain A/P in Dynamics 365 BC.
• Assist with month-end close and 1099 preparation.
• Support audits with requested documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve A/P processes.
• Follow accounting policies and approval procedures.

Skills

Accounts payable

Vendor management

Financial data entry

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Ramp

Job description

George J. Priester Aviation is seeking a Junior Accountant to manage accounts payable across Wheeling, IL and additional locations, supporting the CFO and Director of Finance.

The role focuses on timely processing of invoices, coding, payments, and maintaining strong vendor relationships in a dynamic aviation environment. Responsibilities include month-end close support, 1099 prep, and adherence to internal controls.