Senior Accountant II

Air Methods; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 94,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Methods is seeking a Sr. Accountant II to lead monthly financial reporting, MD&A, and GAAP external statements across the accounting function.

You will partner with operations, supply chain, fleet management, AP, Treasury, and external auditors to deliver timely, accurate reporting and drive process improvements. The role requires a Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting, 7+ years' experience, CPA certification, and proficiency with cash flow statements, GAAP reporting, and aviation industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; 7+ years' related experience.
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• CPA license required.
• Experience with External GAAP-compliant financial statements, footnotes and disclosures.
• Experience in aviation industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly financial statements and cash flow statements.
• Prepare quarterly MD&A and annual GAAP financial statements with footnotes.
• Maintain controls to ensure accuracy and reliability of reports.
• Drive improvements in reporting processes across accounting functions.
• Assist with policy and process documentation.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Solomon general ledger

Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

Accounting system

Job description

Overview

Job SummaryThe Sr. Accountant II will lead the reporting for the monthly financial statement reporting, quarterly management discussion and analysis (MD&A), and GAAP external financial statements across the accounting organization. The accountant will act as a business partner between all organizations outside of accounting (including but not limited to operations and supply chain teams, fleet management, AP, Treasury, finance organization, and external auditors). The person will use their accounting knowledge and technical expertise to produce timely, accurate, and reliable financial reporting. The accountant will drive process improvements and improve documentation quality throughout the financial reporting process.CompensationThe salary range for this position is$94,100 - $122,250. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, education, skills, and other factors permitted by law.Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

• Represent the accounting organization's values and processes providing high quality support to leadership teams
• Lead the financial reporting for:
  • Monthly financial statements with emphasis on Statement of Cash Flows
  • Quarterly reporting including MD&A
  • Annual GAAP financial statements including footnote preparation
  • Maintain system of controls to ensure accuracy and reliability
  • Conceive, design, test and implement process improvements in reporting processes across accounting function
• Standard Accounting responsibilities including:
  • Account Reconciliations preparation
  • Lead monthly Balance Sheet and Income Statement variance analysis
  • Monthly close responsibilities (accruals, journal entry prep)
  • Ad hoc projects
  • Support Sr. Manager in month end close administration
  • Policy and process documentation
• Identify and respond to changes in business conditions and operations effects on financial reporting
• Help direct planning, development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of accounting processes. Interpret and recommend modification to existing policies and practices.
• Navigate multiple systems in the organization for accounting and reporting functions
• Technical accounting memo preparation
• Assist with maintenance of the company's chart of accounts
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling: <10%

Subject to applicable laws and Air Methods' policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. Actual schedule should be discussed with direct manager, as needed. All employees must follow Air Methods' employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. The position utilizes and validates manager and staff prepared schedules for financial reporting purposes.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to deliver on each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in Finance or Accounting; and approximately seven (7) or more years' related experience and/or training
• CPA required
• Experience with Statement of Cash Flows and understanding of non-cash transactions required
• Experience preparing External GAAP-compliant financial statements, footnotes and disclosures
• Experience in aviation industry required

Skills

• Advanced Excel skills including but not limited to pivot tables and XLOOKUPs
• Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels
• Demonstrates high critical thinking, reasoning skills, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, ability to multi-task efficiently and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions
• Build partnerships with related departments or functions to enhance efficiency and execution
• Contributes to business sustained growth through functional expertise
• Initiates, participates, and evaluates implementation for functional programs across major business areas

Computer Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook as well as an Accounting System
• Aviation and Healthcare experience preferred
• Solomon general ledger systems beneficial
• Oracle Fusion System experience beneficial
• Use of artificial intelligence in financial reporting processes

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• CPA license required

Is this position Safety Sensitive?NoAir Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Minimum pay

USD $94,100.00/Yr.

Maximum Pay

USD $122,250.00/Yr.

Benefits

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)