Junior Accountant

Job Description

Open Position: Junior Accountant

Reports to: Manager, Accounting                  

Location: Dublin, Ireland                               

FIRM OVERVIEW

Aero Capital Solutions (“ACS”) is an alternative asset investment firm specializing in mid-life commercial aircraft and engine leasing opportunities. ACS has deployed more than $7 billion in aviation investments to date. With a global team of over 70 industry professionals, ACS has offices in Austin (USA), Dublin (Ireland), and Singapore. For more information, please visit aerocapitalsolutions.com.

Company Background

Founded by its sole shareholder in 2010, ACS has experienced significant growth and continues to develop at a market-leading pace, focusing on narrowbody Boeing and Airbus aircraft.  Its unique ability to “handle the metal,” along with full in-house capability across all aspects of managing mid-life and end-of-life aircraft, provides the platform for creating value in a competitive environment. Areas in which ACS can typically “add value” range from optimizing cash flows associated with a specific lease to maximizing an aircraft’s residual value via a sum-of-the-parts exit approach, passenger release, or freighter conversion and cargo release.

Position Summary

The junior accountant will report to the Manager – Accounting and primarily be responsible for supporting the wider accounting team across a range of areas that include revenue, debt reporting, banking, invoicing, accounts preparation and reporting.

The firm is a multi-national aviation leasing company that deploys capital via private investment funds (private equity funds) headquartered in Austin, TX.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end revenue accounting process across all funds, including lease income, deferred income and accounts receivable.
• Process and reconcile customer receipts within Oracle, ensuring all cash is accurately allocated and recorded.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of lease income, deferred income and trade receivable balances, investigating and resolving reconciling items.
• Maintain and reconcile lease data between Oracle and LeaseWorks, ensuring accounting records are complete and accurate.
• Act as the primary finance contact for revenue-related queries, working closely with the AR team to review and reconcile receipting allocations.
• Prepare and submit bi-monthly VAT returns across multiple Irish entities, ensuring compliance with all filing deadlines.
• Support the monthly financial close process through preparation of journals, reconciliations and supporting schedules, including bank reconciliations, accruals and prepayments.
• Assist with monthly debt reporting and other lender reporting requirements.
• Prepare information and supporting documentation for external auditors and tax advisors.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and automation across the revenue cycle.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support to the wider finance team as required.

Preferred qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a similar role

Critical Success Factors

• As ACS is a progressive and dynamic company, must be confident working within a fast-paced, high-pressure, and fast-changing environment.
• Has an empathetic personality; collaborates well and exemplifies ACS’ core values.
• Is a self-starter, highly motivated and has the ability to work independently.
• Has excellent communication and organizational skills.

Employment basis / Organization Summary

• Competitive compensation plan based upon experience level
• Exceptional Medical & Dental cover
• Modern new work facilities