The Staff Accountant is responsible for fixed assets of assigned locations, including maintenance of fixed asset system (FAS), journal entries, maintenance of fixed asset projects (appropriation requests), general ledger reconciliations, fixed asset reporting, property tax statements, bank deposits and other general accounting duties/projects as assigned. This position works closely, on a daily basis, with the corporate office to assure that all field accounting needs are met.
Responsibilities
General Duties
Representation of Atlantic Aviation in a professional and positive manner.
Application of the principles of the "Atlantic Attitude" at all times.
Compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
Interaction with customers, vendors, and Atlantic Aviation employees in a professional and courteous manner.
Communication of work progress and significant issues with the General Manager and/or Regional Manager.
Essential duties and responsibilities include (but not limited to):
Responsible for month-end close journal entries, allocations to subsidiaries, balance sheet account reconciliations, coding of corporate invoices, etc.
Prepaid commercial insurance (aviation, property, auto, workers compensation, environmental, etc.) including monthly allocation to all subsidiaries/locations.
Employee medical/dental self-insurance liability and other benefits liabilities allocated monthly to subsidiaries/locations.
Intangible assets - monthly amortization, reconciliation, reporting, etc. and future set-up and maintenance in Fixed Asset System (Sage Software)
Weekly coding/verification of corporate invoices/employee expense reports for weekly accounts payable check-run and month-end close.
Income tax balance sheet accounts - reconciliations, audit schedules, financial reporting, etc.
Research state/municipal tax notices/invoices and coordinate with outsourced tax department to resolve.
Prepare schedules in support of financial reporting process on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
Assist with quarter-end and year-end audit and tax provision information requests, including maintenance of quarterly/annual lead schedules in FRx reporting tool.
Assist with annual federal and state income tax return information requests from outsourced tax department (Big 4).
May assist with month/quarter/year-end financial reporting, FRx reporting, special projects, etc.
Assist with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance.
Report work progress and significant issues to facility General Managers and/or Regional Controller.
Comply with company policies and procedures as well as applicable laws and regulations.
Interact with other Atlantic employees and customers in a courteous and professional manner.
May assist General Managers with preparing the annual budget.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum two (2) years experience in accounting, preferably with medium to large company.
Bachelor's degree in accounting.
Knowledge of Great Plains general ledger system helpful but not required.
Ability to complete tasks accurately within established timelines.
Ability to work well with others including local & remote offices, auditors, etc.
Familiar with a variety of the accounting field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
Minimum of 18 years of age.
Previous customer service experience.
Good communication skills, both written and oral.
Excellent organizational skills.
Must maintain a valid state driver's license.
Proficiency in use of MS Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee will primarily work in an office setting. Occasionally, the employee may be required to work outside, being exposed to outside weather conditions which may include wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is required to sit, stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust and focus.
