What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Tradewind Aviation LLC?
Description
Tradewind Aviation is a leading Part 135 commuter and on-demand private charter operator with operational bases at the Waterbury/Oxford, CT (OXC), Westchester, NY (HPN), Stuart, FL (SUA) and San Juan, PR (SJU) airports. Founded by aviation enthusiasts in 2001 on the premise that all flights deserve the highest quality aircraft, crew, and service, Tradewind provides personal air travel—both private and scheduled service—throughout North America and the Caribbean.
For more details visit www.flytradewind.com
Job Description
ABOUT THE CANDIDATE / ROLE
Tradewind Aviation is currently seeking a Staff Accountant to join a dynamic Accounting team. This position is a full-time, reporting to the Accounting Manager. This individual should be a highly organized self-starter able to work both individually and as a team while providing support to all departments. Assignment is a temporary position for up to six months.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide support to the accounting department
- Prepare account reconciliations using Blackline
- Record daily sales from our ticketing systems and balance to credit card receipts
- Record wire transfer and ACH deposits
- Import daily charter invoices and charge credit cards
- Work with our client services team to produce an AR aging report & track overdue payments
- Deferred Revenue reconciliation
- Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- 1-2 years experience accounting with an Accounts Receivable focus
- ERP system experience
- Knowledge of Outlook and proper business email etiquette
- Advanced Excel knowledge
- Must be tech savvy and willing to learn about other aviation specific software used by the sales and maintenance departments
- Experience booking journal entries and completing account reconciliations
- Attention to detail & accuracy
- Willingness to learn new skills and be adaptable to procedural changes
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift 15 lbs. at times
BENEFITS
- Competitive salary
- Medical dental, vision, FSA/DCA and 401(k) plan
- Paid vacation and sick days
- Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Fun, dynamic team with opportunities for growth
- Travel benefits on various US and International airlines
