Staff Accountant

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary accounting resource for two operating companies and future Victor Sierra Aviation operating companies
• Build strong working relationships with operational leaders and provide accounting support regarding financial results and business activities
• Lead and coordinate monthly financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of reporting
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and balance sheet analyses
• Analyze financial statements and explain business performance drivers and account fluctuations
• Support monthly business reviews and communicate key financial results and operational impacts
• Manage and improve accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, fixed asset, payroll-related accounting entries, and other transactional accounting processes
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve outstanding issues
• Partner with operations leaders to improve financial processes, controls, and reporting capabilities
• Support financial due diligence, integrations, and accounting support for acquisitions and newly acquired businesses
• Participate in ERP system optimization, reporting enhancements, and process automation initiatives
• Lead or participate in special projects designed to improve operational and financial performance
• Aid in annual audit activities and provide documentation to external auditors

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, month-end close, and account reconciliation processes
• Knowledge of inventory accounting and manufacturing accounting principles
• Understanding of and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required
• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience required
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience with inventory accounting and cost accounting preferred
• Experience supporting multiple entities or locations preferred
• ERP experience required; Syteline experience a plus
• Experience working in a publicly traded company environment, or in an organization subject to public company reporting and internal control requirements, is beneficial
• CPA designation or other professional accounting certification is beneficial but not required