Senior Accountant Job in Carlsbad, CA

Senior Accountant

We are looking for a senior accountant to support core accounting operations and deliver timely, accurate financial reporting for a private aviation business in Carlsbad, California. This role partners closely with operations and other internal teams to strengthen reporting, improve reconciliations, and provide clearer visibility into aircraft and trip-level financial performance. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, sharp analytical skills, and the ability to improve processes in a fast-moving, detail-intensive environment.

Responsibilities include managing the monthly owner statement process and ensuring completed statements are distributed within established reporting timelines. Prepare recurring financial reports after statement issuance and contribute to the accuracy and consistency of monthly reporting packages. Produce charter profitability analyses on a regular schedule and develop aircraft-level and trip-level profit and loss reporting to support business decisions. Complete required state, federal, and other routine tax filings related to aviation activities with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.

Perform detailed reconciliations and review financial data thoroughly to identify discrepancies and maintain reliable reporting. Improve the credit card receipt reconciliation workflow by coordinating with pilots, charter scheduling staff, and maintenance personnel to secure supporting documentation promptly. Review vendor invoices, confirm appropriate account coding, and align expenses to the correct aircraft-specific general ledger categories. Incorporate operational and financial data from Jet Insight and other systems into accounting processes to enhance transparency for stakeholders.

Document existing accounting procedures, identify opportunities for automation, and support reporting or system enhancements that reduce manual effort and improve visibility. Act as a key accounting liaison to operations by clarifying financial expectations, supporting budget discipline, and promoting consistent invoice coding practices.