Eastern Airlines - Staff Accountant (Fuel & Fixed Assets)

Eastern Airlines - Staff Accountant (Fuel & Fixed Assets)

Job Description:

Overview At Eastern Airlines curiosity and excitement for growth go a long way. In fact, Eastern Airlines was launched by seekers, adventurers and above all fliers. Our rich legacy and pioneering spirit are still evident in our team today. Our open-hearted attitude, respect for the people we fly and our attention to detail is what sets Eastern Airlines apart from its competitors. Natural curiosity and hunger for wonder are behaviors that make our employees successful. This summary provides a listing of the knowledge, skills and abilities that are critical components for the position of Staff Accountant/Sr. Staff Accountant. General This is a full-time, FLSA exempt position that will report to the Company Controller and interacts with the other members of the accounting and finance department and administrative personnel in other departments around the company. The Staff Accountant will primarily be responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the Company's general ledger with respect to fuel expense and fixed assets so that accurate financial reports such as the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement may be produced and relied upon. The successful candidate must be able to exhibit the values and culture of the Company while working with all employees in a fast paced/dynamic environment. Duties and Responsibilities Daily review, tracking, and processing of company fuel expenditures including coding and reconciling fuel invoices from vendors. Tracking and recording of fixed asset acquisitions and disposals; Review of aircraft maintenance-related expenditures to capitalize appropriate expenses based on company fixed asset policies. Maintain company fixed asset ledgers. Calculation and preparation of monthly depreciation expense Participate in structured month end reviews to confirm correctness of records and accounting transactions Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts related to fuel and fixed assets. Contribute to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures. Assemble support each month with required backup and signatures for journal entries and best audit practices Prepare inventory reports relating to inventory management as required Respond to inquiries regarding expenses, variances against budget, etc. Ensure month-end reports and documents are filed/retained according to document retention guidelines Perform regular self-audits to ensure integrity of accounting and participate with external auditors during field audits when conducted Other duties as assigned by the Controller or CFO. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related discipline CPA license preferred but not required Four (4) to five (5) years of progressive experience in an accounting department, with General Ledger System experience, i.e. Quickbooks, Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, NetSuite, etc.; previous airline experience would be considered a big plus. Ability to communication effectively; in both oral and written communication Ability to work under pressure in a team environment Possess and maintain a valid Driver License and a driving record from the state of your primary residence that meets the Company's insurance standards Pass a pre-employment drug test, and criminal history records check (CHRC) Eligible to work in the United States Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite and the Internet Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a dynamic environment Now (Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated/distributed without explicit consent of ) Now Job Info Location Greensboro, North Carolina, United States Type Permanent Company Details Eastern Airlines LLC 11500 N. Ambassador Dr. STE 510 Kansas City, Missouri 64153 USA goeasternair 35 Open Jobs Available Eastern Airlines LLC Part 121 Scheduled Air Carrier

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K (with employer match), Profit Sharing

Supported Manufacturers:

Boeing Eastern Airlines B767-200/300, B-777- Eastern Air Express B737