Senior Staff Accountant

Capilaux Aero; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Capilaux Aero in Miami is seeking an experienced accounting professional to own the day-to-day accounting function, work with senior leadership and drive accuracy across the general ledger, reconciliations, journal entries and month-end close.

You will supervise an Accounts Payable specialist, oversee payroll for around 100 employees, manage bank reconciliations and assist with forecasting, reporting and audits. 2–4+ years of accounting experience and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of accounting experience.
• Payroll processing for around 100 employees.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting and month-end processes.
• Experience with reconciliations, journal entries and tax-related responsibilities.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• UKG Ready experience is desirable but not essential.
• Aviation/MRO or ERP experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the day-to-day accounts function, including general ledger, reconciliations, journal entries and month-end close.
• Oversee and support payroll for approximately 100 employees.
• Supervise an Accounts Payable professional who will report directly into this position.
• Prepare and process customer invoices and monitor outstanding accounts.
• Manage bank reconciliations, cash receipts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support forecasting and financial reporting activities.
• Assist with external and banking audits.
• Take responsibility for tax-related duties, including sales tax, 1099 and property tax filings.
• Support capital expenditure tracking and other finance projects as required.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Accounting experience

Payroll administration

Tools

UKG Ready

ERP systems

Job description

This is a key role within the finance team, with responsibility for supporting and overseeing the day-to-day accounting function, working closely with senior leadership and taking ownership across a broad range of accounting activities.

The Role

• Take ownership of the day-to-day accounts function, including general ledger, reconciliations, journal entries and month-end close.
• Oversee and support payroll for approximately 100 employees. Experience with UKG Ready is beneficial but not essential.
• Supervise an Accounts Payable professional who will report directly into this position.
• Prepare and process customer invoices and monitor outstanding accounts.
• Manage bank reconciliations, cash receipts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support forecasting and financial reporting activities.
• Assist with external and banking audits.
• Take responsibility for tax-related duties, including sales tax, 1099 and property tax filings.
• Support capital expenditure tracking and other finance projects as required.

You’ll ideally have:

• 2–4+ years' accounting experience
• Previous experience processing payroll for around 100 employees
• Strong knowledge of general accounting and month-end processes
• Experience with reconciliations, journal entries and tax-related responsibilities
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
• UKG Ready experience is desirable, but not essential
• Aviation/MRO or ERP experience would be advantageous

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed, regardless of age, race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.