Accounting Assistant

Job Title: Accounting Assistant
Position Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: 13-475 Airport Road, Sault Ste. Marie Airport
Posting Expires: When a suitable candidate is selected.

Job Purpose:

JD Aero is excited to announce the expansion of our facilities and our customer base.

Our growth requires additional support to satisfy the demand of our projects. We are seeking dedicated individuals who will take on this position with enthusiasm and assist us with our heavy maintenance lines. We primarily service the Dash 8 Q400, Dash 8 100/300 and CRJ100/200/700/900 aircraft, Boeing 737 (all series) and Embraer E170/175 aircraft.

We expect applicants to be ready to work in a fast-paced work environment. Our role requires individuals to have excellent communication skills with a team player attitude!

Job Description:

Reports to the Corporate Finance Lead and works closely with the executive team as well as the Production Manager, Human Resources, FBO, and the Technical Records departments to complete all duties, as required. Accountable to the Managing Directors – Don McNabb and Julian Chin, this position fulfills tasks related to accounting, and accounts receivable. Experience working with an executive management team and handling confidential information is imperative.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Maintain a professional attitude while working closely with the managing directors and other executive staff members, as well as interfacing with vendors and customers
• Full Accounts Receivable cycle: creating, monitoring and processing client invoices.
• Utilize company accounting software to sort and prepare invoices for their proper accounts
• Assist Corporate Finance Lead with imperative banking functions such as credit card entries and petty cash monitoring along with applicable banking reconciliations
• Work with the FBO department to create invoices, reconcile statements, forward fuel tickets, maintain spreadsheet logs, and monthly reporting
• Assist Operations Support Clerk in collaboration with the FBO Manager to send reports, fuel volumes and daily fuel tickets to Avjet Holdings
• Assist with payroll and accounts payable functions, when required

Education Requirements

• Diploma in Office Administration, Accounting, Business Administration, or other related fields would be considered an asset

Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in office administration required
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in accounts receivable and/or accounts payable and/or payroll
• Familiarity with accounting software, ex.: Sage Accounting, Simply, Quickbooks, etc.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic accounting procedures with focus on accounts receivables and payables
• Ability to work as part of a team, and ability to work independently using own initiative

Why JD Aero Technical:

JD Aero Technical was established in 2007 and we are in our seventeenth year of operation as the chosen heavy maintenance provider for several of North America’s Q400 operators. We are looking to add to our group of over 90 employees who have all worked hard to build our diversified and experienced workforce. We offer competitive wages with good opportunities for overtime while maintaining a healthy work life balance.

Typical benefits include:

• Life Insurance
• Extended Health & Dental Care
• Health & Wellness Benefits
• Paid vacation in accordance with federal labour standards

Working hours:

Working hours are mainly between 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with 8-hour shifts. Extra hours may be required to complete project deadlines.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this job opportunity and possess the required qualifications, please send a copy of your cover letter and resume with references via email to: careers@jdaeromaintenance.com

We appreciate all interested applications; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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