Sr Accounting Analyst

Atlas Air; Town/Village of Harrison (NY); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401K contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Atlas Air Worldwide is seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst to lead financial activities for aviation fuel operations. You will manage monthly close, fuel invoicing, pricing, and regulatory reporting across EU ETS, CORSIA, and ReFuelEU, while ensuring data integrity in Skymetrix and related systems.

The role requires 4+ years in accounting/financial analysis with aviation fuel exposure, advanced Excel, and proficiency with SQL/BI tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of accounting or financial analysis experience with aviation fuel experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel proficiency (PivotTables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS) and large dataset handling.
• Experience with SQL, Databricks, Power BI or similar tools is a plus.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and invoice processing.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly financial close, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations for aviation fuel operations.
• Review fuel invoices for accuracy of quantities, prices, and flight data.
• Prepare documentation for internal and external audits and regulatory reporting (EU ETS, CORSIA, ReFuelEU).
• Maintain fuel pricing data in Skymetrix and ensure data integrity across systems.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to implement system enhancements and automation.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and analytical models to support decision-making.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PivotTables

XLOOKUP

SUMIFS

SQL

Databricks

Power BI

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Skymetrix

Job description

Join Atlas Air Worldwide. Move the World with Us!

At Atlas Air Worldwide, we're not just an airline, we're a global engine powering cargo, passenger, and leasing operations across more than 70 countries. As a leader in outsourced aviation logistics, we're built on a foundation of safety, service excellence, integrity, innovation, teamwork, and responsibility. With over 30 years of history, a modern all-Boeing fleet, and nearly 5,000 teammates collaborating across operations, technical, and corporate functions, we're driven by purpose.

If you're ready to grow, innovate, and help us deliver excellence every single day, you belong here.

The Senior Accounting Analyst is responsible for managing the daily financial and accounting activities associated with aviation fuel operations, including fuel invoice processing, month-end financial close, vendor reconciliations, fuel pricing maintenance, regulatory reporting, and financial analysis.

The position plays a key role in maintaining financial accuracy, supporting internal and external customers, and ensuring compliance with applicable aviation environmental regulations, including EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), and ReFuelEU Aviation.

The successful candidate will work closely with Fuel Procurement, Accounting, Flight Operations, Ground Operations, IT, and external vendors to improve data accuracy, strengthen financial controls, and identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.

Values and Behavioral Standards:

To ensure the effective communication and application of company values and behavioral standards, as stated in our company "Code of Conduct" policy, and to respond appropriately in the event of any known departure.

Major Job Accountabilities:

• Support the monthly financial close process, including preparation and posting of journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations, including fuel liability reconciliations
• Review and validate daily fuel invoices to ensure accuracy of fuel quantities, contracted prices, and flight information
• Verify fuel consumption and operational data to ensure accurate recording of monthly fuel expenses and liabilities
• Prepare supporting documentation and reconciliations for internal and external audit requests
• Support the preparation, validation, and submission of aviation environmental reporting under EU ETS, CORSIA, and ReFuelEU Aviation
  • Reconcile fuel consumption data with flight operational records and other supporting information to ensure regulatory reporting accuracy
  • Investigate reporting discrepancies, identify missing information, and coordinate corrective actions
  • Monitor regulatory reporting requirements and support the implementation of changes to reporting procedures
• Optimize the Fuel Management System (Skymetrix)
  • Maintain and validate fuel pricing data within Skymetrix, including contracted rates, effective dates, and ad hoc station pricing
  • Maintain data integrity across fuel management, operational, and accounting systems
  • Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to implement system enhancements, upgrades, and automation initiatives
  • Identify opportunities to streamline invoice processing, reporting, and fuel accounting activities
  • Improve the timeliness of fuel payments to strengthen vendor relationships and support favorable commercial terms
  • Implementation of upgrades and upcoming modules
• Generate fuel prepayments based on account balances and anticipated flight activity
• Support ACMI customer fuel reconciliations and provide accurate financial and operational data to internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and maintain recurring reports, analytical models, and dashboards to support management decision-making
• Serve as a key point of contact for fuel vendors regarding invoice discrepancies, payments, account reconciliations, and billing adjustments
• Respond to internal and external customer inquiries regarding fuel costs, consumption, billing, and financial reconciliations
• Prepare fuel analytics for management review
• Critical point of contact for vendor relations
• Work with fuel vendors to obtain credits or billing adjustments for incorrectly charged fueling events
• Provide budget and analytical support for the Fuel department
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and presentations as requested

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred
• Minimum 4 years of accounting or financial analysis experience with aviation fuel experience preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and complex financial data analysis
• Experience working with financial accounting systems, large datasets, and reporting applications
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and invoice processing
• Familiarity with fuel management systems, particularly Skymetrix, preferred
• Experience with SQL, Databricks, Power BI, or similar data analysis and reporting tools considered a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to identify data discrepancies and perform reconciliations across multiple systems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in interdepartmental team settings
• Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and meet time-sensitive deadlines

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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship or employer immigration support either now or in the future.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, place of birth, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

Competitive compensation will be offered based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity and other factors. In addition, a range of benefits to include medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, as well as generous paid time off, and 401K contributions are offered as a part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range

$91,000 — $123,000 USD

AtAtlas Air Worldwide, we believe in the power of people, the promise of innovation, and the responsibility we hold to each other, to our customers, and to the planet. Join us and be part of a team that lifts more than cargo; we lift ambition.