Accountant I

INTRODUCTION

The Accountant I will perform basic accounting functions such as month end closing, account reconciliation, ledger/account analysis, Federal and State tax filing, cost analysis, customer invoicing, and decision support. Prepares financial reports from standard operating statistics and financial data. Investigates and resolves problems related to accounts, budgets, invoices, and procurement practices. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist in the accounting of third-party customer contracts; assist      in administration of customer contracts and preparation of customer      invoices and post incoming FedEx ACH payments.
2. Contribute to the success of the monthly closing process, including      journalizing accruals, adjusting entries and other related accounting;      prepare and analyze balance sheet account reconciliations including bank      accounts; assist in annual budget process.
3. Prepare federal and state tax filings (i.e. property taxes, sales      & use tax returns, DOT, FET, etc); maintain fixed asset ledger and      monitor the Capital Spending Approval (CSA) process.
4. Assist in preparation of information for corporate, customer and      governmental audits.
5. Process and pay hourly rate for contractors and hourly per diem for      pilots.
6. Proxy for administration of Company vehicle registration and      licensing, recording cash receipts and administration of insurance      policies and process of incident claims; provide guidance and assistance      to all other accounting department employees assisting Controller and      Accounting Supervisor.
7. Assist in reconciling Diners Club credit card statements for overhead employees, ensuring accurate coding of billable and non-billable transactions.
8. Ad hoc reporting and other special projects as required or assigned.
9. Promote and support the mission of Empire Airlines.
10. Other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Four-year college degree with emphasis in accounting, with one year accounting experience preferred. Must possess the ability to work independently with accuracy and attention to detail. Strong math skills and PC proficiency, including strong Excel skills are required. Must have a strong understanding of accrual accounting, including mastery of debits and credits and ability to prepare and interpret financial statements. Must have excellent critical thinking skills, as well as superb oral and written communication.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Requires standing, walking, sitting, bending and stooping for extended periods of time. May be required to lift up to 20 pounds. Requires manual dexterity, speaking, seeing and hearing to conduct business.

PAY & BENEFITS

This is a full-time position involving 40-hour work weeks.

The wage for this position is $23 - $27 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, 401k, travel benefits, and more!