Job Summary
The Senior Accounting Specialist is responsible for specialized, insightful accounting work in addition to supporting the daily activities of payables, receivables, and treasury. The Senior Accounting Specialist will collaborate with internal and external customers, monitor sales tax transactions, analyze accounting records, GL reconciliations, audit deliverables, and perform month-end closing procedures. In addition, this person provides support to the Accounting Manager and Finance team for inquiries & special projects.
Duties & Responsibilities- Provide key support to the Accounting Manager and Finance team for inquiries, projects, and supporting documentation.
- Maintain and update all internal customer accounts (receivable and/or payable) along with daily input routines.
- Collaborate with customers and WAI personnel to resolve account and transactional issues.
- Routinely review accounts receivable and/or accounts payable for discrepancies.
- Maintain and provide key support for multi-state customers, sales taxable transactions, and exemptions.
- Balance various ledger accounts as assigned.
- Propose adjustments and documentation as needed to account journal entries.
- Perform and assist with month-end closing procedures in the accounting system.
- Effectively apply and maintain appropriate proofs and checks.
- Analyze accounting records and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to corporate (or department) standards.
- Analyze information and options by developing spreadsheet reports, verifying information.
Qualification & Job Requirements- Experience and Competencies:
- Requires a minimum of 5+ years’ experience related to financial accounting.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
- Prefer 2 years’ experience with sales and/or excise tax or accounting analysis.
- Aviation or Corridor platform experience preferred.
- SOX experience a plus.
- Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or 5 or more years’ experience in a progressively growing accounting role.
Other Prerequisites- Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
- Ability to obtain Airport-issued security badge.
- Valid Driver’s license.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements- Work is performed primarily indoors in a temperature-controlled environment. Requires sitting 6-8 hours a day. Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. Constantly requires clear vision to read printed material and computer screens. Constantly requires repetitive movement of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
InstructionsWestern Aircraft Inc. has a Drug-Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing pre-employment testing in accordance with 14 CFR 120. Applicants testing positive for the presence of prohibited drugs are ineligible for employment. DOT applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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