Sr Financial Analyst

Sr Financial Analyst – Menzies Aviation LATAM

Location: LAX, Los Angeles International Airport

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 + Bonus

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833. Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time‑critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents. But at the heart of our business is our people.

The Sr. Financial Analyst is responsible for obtaining and processing data pertaining to accounts payable, accounts receivable and timekeeping records. The Sr. Financial Analyst will compile and sort documents, such as invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions. Ensures through definitive methods that product meets or exceeds quality standards set forth; ensure all work is completed in a timely manner, contributing to an efficient operation, while projecting a professional image for Menzies Aviation and LAXFUEL.

• Manage full cycle Accounts Payable (AP), including invoice processing, vendor payments, and reconciliations.
• Handle full cycle Accounts Receivable (AR), including billing, collections, and customer account management.
• Perform bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of cash balances.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts.
• Prepare and maintain the cash receipt journal and ensure timely posting.
• Assist in budget preparation and analysis.
• Provide support to the Accounting Manager with month‑end close and other ad hoc projects.
• Complete and send 1099 forms to vendors in compliance with IRS regulations.
• Assist in internal and external audits, including preparing schedules and supporting documentation.
• Assist the Accounting Manager in paying fuel taxes, filing fuel tax returns, and submitting various regulatory reports.
• Prepare monthly fixed asset journal entries and maintain accurate asset records.
• Perform analysis of loss/gain daily in the system.
• Reconcile daily book inventories by individual supplier.
• Validate monthly closing reports to ensure that monthly summaries add up to daily totals.
• Other duties as assigned.

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs.

As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

• Possess and maintain a valid US driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Bachelor’s degree required (Master of Business Administration, Master of Accounting), with computer and MS Excel knowledge. Prefer 3–4‑year prior experience in Accounting/Inventory reconciliation a plus.
• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, prior work experience may be substituted.
• Sage 50 experience is preferred.
• Must be able to comply with local airport, FAA and/or U.S. Customs safety, security, and identification requirements and pass a thorough security background check.
• Pass pre‑employment drug screen and all pre‑employment testing.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Strong time‑management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret management level documents.

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status,…