Job Title:

Accounting Associate Location:

Columbus, OH 43210

Job Type:

Contract Contract Duration:

12 months Job Summary We are seeking an Accounting Associate to support daily accounting, fuel transactions, financial reporting, and administrative activities. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of accounting or administrative experience, knowledge of basic accounting practices, and the ability to work independently. The selected candidate will help maintain accurate financial records, process fuel orders and tickets, reconcile financial differences, prepare reports, and support daily airport station operations. Key Responsibilities Process fuel orders in Fuel Management Systems (FMS) and/or AS/400 accounting systems. Collect and organize fuel tickets and enter them into FMS. Enter daily ending fuel inventory information into FMS. Prepare daily fuel closing reports. Reconcile fuel transactions, investigate discrepancies, and resolve variances in FMS. Save fuel variance spreadsheets to the shared drive. Complete daily financial balancing and fuel reconciliation using Murray Reports. Prepare and process billing transmittals. Process petty cash reimbursements and reconcile petty cash records. Update PCAT records and airline hub information as required. Perform catering reconciliations. Review IDR reports weekly. Update auto and diesel fuel pricing sheets as needed. Submit accounts payable (A/P) invoices through Coupa with the appropriate purchase order (PO) number. Assist with accounts payable accruals and reclassifications when required. Prepare and email fuel reports as needed. Complete IDR-related tasks and other required accounting adjustments. Ensure all required station finance activities are completed accurately and on time. Provide administrative support to station managers and duty managers. Perform other finance-related and administrative duties based on operational needs. Required Qualifications Associate degree in Accounting or equivalent proven experience in the accounting field. 2-3 years of accounting or administrative experience. Good understanding of basic accounting principles and practices. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Ability to work independently and complete tasks on time. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Good organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Valid state-issued driver's license. Ability to pass a seven-year background check as required for airport badge issuance. Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and random drug screenings during employment. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in the aviation, airline, airport, or fuel operations industry. Familiarity with Fuel Management Systems (FMS) and AS/400. Experience with accounts payable, invoice processing, financial reconciliation, and reporting. Familiarity with Coupa or similar accounting and procurement systems.

Pay:

$26.00 - $29.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Experience:

Accounting:

3 years (Preferred)

Bookkeeping:

3 years (Preferred)

Financial Reconciliation:

1 year (Preferred)

Microsoft Excel & MS Office:

1 year (Preferred) Fuel Management Systems (FMS): 1 year (Preferred)

Financial Reporting & Variance Analysis:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person