Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Job type: Full-time
Work arrangement: On-site
Salary range: $65,000–$75,000 per year, depending on experience
Position overview
An established aviation training company in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a reliable and hands-on Staff Accountant to support its day-to-day accounting and financial operations.
The Staff Accountant will be responsible for a broad range of activities, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, cash-flow reporting and monthly closing. The position will work closely with local management and an international finance team.
We are looking for someone who combines solid accounting knowledge with a practical, service-oriented approach. The successful candidate must be comfortable taking ownership of accounting processes, working independently and supporting colleagues in an operational environment.
This is a confidential recruitment process. Additional information about the company will be provided to selected candidates during the interview process.
Key responsibilities
- Maintain accurate and complete accounting records.
- Ensure financial transactions are correctly recorded in the general ledger.
- Process supplier invoices, employee expenses and vendor payments.
- Manage accounts receivable, including customer invoicing, recording payments and following up on overdue balances.
- Perform bank, credit-card and balance-sheet account reconciliations.
- Monitor cash balances and prepare weekly cash-flow forecasts.
- Prepare journal entries, accruals and supporting documentation for monthly and year-end closing.
- Assist with monthly financial reporting and investigate significant variances or unusual transactions.
- Reconcile intercompany transactions and balances.
- Coordinate payroll information with an external payroll provider.
- Maintain fixed-asset records for aircraft, training equipment, vehicles and other assets.
- Support accounting and cost follow-up relating to aviation operations, maintenance, fuel and training activities.
- Maintain accurate vendor and customer information and ensure transactions are properly documented and approved.
- Assist with budgets, forecasts and financial analysis.
- Prepare documentation for external accountants, auditors and tax advisers.
- Support applicable federal, state and local reporting requirements, including sales and use tax where relevant.
- Help document, maintain and improve internal controls and accounting procedures.
- Provide accounting support to management and operational departments.
- Perform other accounting and administrative duties as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field is preferred.
- At least two to four years of relevant accounting experience.
- Practical experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger accounting and account reconciliations.
- Good understanding of accounting principles and month-end closing processes.
- Experience using accounting software and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work independently.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and confidentiality.
- Ability to work effectively with both finance and non-finance colleagues.
- Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Experience in aviation, education, training operations or an international organization would be an advantage but is not required.
Personal qualities
The ideal candidate is:
- Structured, dependable and detail-oriented.
- Proactive and comfortable taking ownership of assigned responsibilities.
- Analytical, with the ability to identify inconsistencies and resolve accounting issues.
- Service-minded and able to communicate effectively with colleagues and external partners.
- Comfortable working in an operational environment where priorities may change.
- Interested in improving processes and developing professionally.
- Able to collaborate across different locations and cultures.
What we offer
- A varied accounting role with broad exposure to the company’s operations.
- The opportunity to work in an international aviation environment.
- Close cooperation with local management and an international finance team.
- A position with independence, responsibility and opportunities for professional development.
- Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.
Application process
Please submit your résumé together with a brief description of your relevant experience and interest in the position.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Selected candidates will receive further information about the company during the interview process.
All applications and inquiries will be handled confidentially.
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
