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Staff Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$82,056 / year median in California
-25% projected decline
Job Description
Full Job Description SUMMARY:
West Coast Aviation Services is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team in our Santa Ana location. This position reports directly to the CFO/Controller with responsibilities including but not limited to spreadsheet creation, GL account analysis, Journal Entry Creation, monthly credit card reconciliation, AR and invoicing, Month End aircraft recap preparation and analysis, bank reconciliation, and month end close and journal entry preparation. Additionally, the successful candidate will participate in other projects as needed.REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to Work Independently with minimal supervision
- High Energy Level with Willingness to Learn about the General Aviation industry
- Ability to Meet Deadlines and Produce Reports with Minimum Direction
- Strong Organizational Skills with Ability to Multi-task
- Strong computer skills including: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook skills needed, TFBO and Corridor experience a plus!
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for working with our maintenance/parts department in both LGB and SNA locations
- Monthly Balance Sheet GL Account Reconciliation
- Preparation of Monthly Cash Reconciliation
- Review and Reconcile employee credit card charges
- Prepare journal entries for Prepaid Expenses, Depreciation, Accrued Liabilities, and all month- end journal entries necessary to ensure an accurate financial statement close
- Work with other departments to ensure correct methods of accounting
- Prepare monthly Charter Aircraft Owner Recaps
- Prepare monthly Share Owner Recaps
- Work with audit staff as needed to comply with audit requests
- Other projects as requested by CFO/Controller