Staff Accountant

Summary and Objective

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting all aspects of accounting operations, by performing daily and monthly accounting activities and ensuring compliance with GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• General Ledger Management:
  Prepare and post journal entries, reconcile accounts, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Month-End Close:
  Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparation of supporting schedules.
• Compliance & Controls:
  Ensure adherence to SOX internal controls and company policies; assist with external audits.
• Accounts Analysis:
  Perform variance analysis and provide explanations for fluctuations in financial results.
  
  Cross-Functional Support:
  Collaborate with Operations, Sales, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and other departments to ensure accurate financial data.
• Process Improvement:
  Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and enhance efficiency.
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
• Assist with other critical projects as needed

Skills and Abilities:

• Being a self-starter who is highly motivated with strong initiative
• Interpersonal skills with an emphasis on strong communication skills in both oral and written forms
• Effective time management and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with adherence to deadlines
• Focus on excellence
• Adaptability to evolving business needs
• Accountability and having hard conversations
• Other cognitive processing
  • Memorization
  • Reasoning and connecting ideas
  • Adept quick learning
  • Problem finding and solving
  • Multi-tasking
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Must be detail oriented and possess strong computer skills
• Strong team player
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with employees at all levels
• Handle and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Positive attitude and a strong desire to contribute as an essential member of the team

Competencies

• Proficient in MS Office, Sage Intacct, and Excel

Supervisory responsibilities

• NA

Work environment

• Typical office and computer lab environment with frequent interruptions.
• Exposure to loud noises including but not limited to airplane machinery and jet engines.

Physical demands

• Ability to see and hear clearly
• Ability to read, comprehend, and speak English clearly

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 30 pounds

Dress Code and Uniform

• Well-groomed appearance
• Adherence to department dress code

Travel required

• Some, less than 10%

EEO statement

fly Exclusive does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation, or retaliation based on prior protected EEO activity.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required education and experience

• Minimum of 3 years relevant accrual-based accounting experience.
• Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States, must provide two forms of Federal Identification.
• Candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background check prior to employment. This includes verification of previous employment, education, criminal history, and any other relevant information necessary to determine the suitability for the position.

Preferred education and experience

• Bachelors degree in accounting preferred.