Corporate Senior Staff Accountant

Precision Aviation Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Aviation Group is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant responsible for managing complex accounting tasks and ensuring compliance with GAAP. The role includes preparing financial statements, mentoring junior staff, and supporting audits. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, a solid accounting foundation, and effective communication, with a bachelor's degree and significant experience in accounting. Join a leading provider in aerospace and defense with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical and dental plans

401k with company match contributions

Paid time off including vacation

Short- and long-term disability

Qualifications

• Requires at least 5 years of experience with general ledger accounting.
• Foundational knowledge of GAAP and accounting requirements.
• CPA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record month-end journal entries impacting financial statements.
• Reconcile accounts payable, receivable, and bank statements.
• Support external audits with documentation.

Skills

Team player

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Aptitude for technology

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Precision Aviation Group Corporate Headquarters
900 Circle 75 Pkwy SE
Atlanta, GA 30339, USA

Description

Precision Aviation Group (PAG) is a leading provider of products and value-added services to the aerospace and defense industries worldwide. With over 1.1 million-square-feet sales and services facilities in the United States, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Brazil – PAG’s 27 locations and customer-focused business model serve aviation customers through Supply Chain and Inventory Supported Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (ISMRO) services.

JOB PURPOSE

A Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for managing complex accounting tasks such as preparing financial statements, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with GAAP or other regulatory standards. They often support month-end and year-end close processes, mentor junior staff, and assist with audits and financial analysis.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform daily tasks of recording journal entries and reviewing the status of various accounts.
• Prepare and record key month-end journal entries that significantly impact financial statements.
• Prepare financial statements, balance sheets, and other financial reports.
• Reconcile accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank statements, and other Balance Sheet accounts
• Support ad hoc requests and reporting needs, as necessary.
• Ensure that all financial information published is accurate, timely, and compliant.
• Support external audits by providing support and documentation for various audit requests.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles (GAAP) and regulations.
• Identify and recommend improvements to accounting processes and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands: Requires sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Requires frequent walking, bending, and reaching to shoulder level. Requires occasional squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling weight up to 20 pounds. Requires repetitive hand movement. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Equipment Operated: Ability to operate office machines and equipment and troubleshoot problems with equipment.

Education/Training:

A bachelor's degree in accounting is required.

Experience:

• At least 5 plus years of experience with general ledger accounting
• Foundational knowledge of GAAP and accounting requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (emphasis on Excel)
• Experience in a corporate environment is preferred

Qualifications:

• Professional, technically proficient, with an independent, investigative, and problem-solving mindset.
• Team player, strong set of personal and business values.
• Possess confidence and credibility
• Action-oriented: achieving deadlines and goals quickly and efficiently in complex situations
• Results-oriented: with a strong work ethic
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Aptitude for technology

Certificates/Licenses: CPA Preferred but not required

Other: Other duties may be assigned in role to support other accounting department, personnel or projects.

We offer competitive pay along with a comprehensive benefits package. Full-time associates become eligible for health benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Available options include medical and dental plans, vision coverage, company-paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, and telemedicine. Other benefits include vacation and PTO time accrued with each pay cycle with a vacation carryover/payout option at year-end, 9 paid holidays, 401k with company match contributions.

Qualified candidates with strong drive, work ethic and commitment to quality are invited to apply at www.precisionaviationgroup.com using the Careers tab.

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

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