Senior Accountant

ABOUT FTAI AVIATION LTD. (NASDAQ: FTAI)

FTAI owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on the Maintenance, Repair and Exchange (MRE) of CFM56 and V2500 engines. FTAI’s proprietary portfolio of products, including The Module Factory and a joint venture to distribute engine PMA, helps make CFM56 and V2500 engine maintenance simpler, more cost-effective, significantly faster, and more environmentally friendly. Additionally, FTAI owns and leases jet aircraft which often facilitates the acquisition of engines at attractive prices. FTAI invests in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate strong and stable cash flows with the potential for earnings growth and asset appreciation.

FTAI operates globally with offices in New York, Miami, Montreal, Singapore, Dubai, the United Kingdom, and Ireland.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in supporting the Accounting Manager by owning critical components of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process, ensuring accuracy of financial reporting, and providing oversight across day-to-day accounting activities. This role will also provide guidance and support accounts payable personnel while ensuring operational efficiency and accuracy. The ideal candidate will be comfortable leading meetings with cross-functional teams when necessary.

This role requires a strong foundation in accounting principles, attention to detail, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment while identifying opportunities for process improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
• Support execution of the full month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Oversee and review accounts payable activities, including invoice coding, approvals, and payment processing, and assist with complex or escalated issues
• Assist with accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, cash application, and follow up on outstanding balances
• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Support fixed asset accounting, including maintaining schedules and recording depreciation and amortization
• Reconcile WIP accounts and ensure accuracy of related balances
• Reconcile corporate credit cards on a monthly basis
• Ensure proper GL allocations across transactions and financial reporting
• Ensure proper inventory transactions and cost allocations are flowing accurately from work orders
• Prepare periodic controls in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley
• Maintain vendor and customer relationships, resolving issues and ensuring smooth communication
• Assist with annual physical inventory counts and perform related reconciliations
• Analyze expenses and account activity to ensure accuracy, proper coding, and identify trends or variances
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and a strong internal control environment
• Support internal and external audits, including preparation of schedules and documentation requests
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Procurement, and Finance teams to resolve discrepancies and improve workflows
• Identify and implement process improvements across accounting and transactional functions

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of general accounting principles, including debits and credits
• Experience with reconciliations, accounts payable, and financial reporting support
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems
• Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday in Miami, FL

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance 
• 4 to 6+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience within aviation or MRO industry 
• Quantum ERP highly preferred
• Self-starter with strong organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrated professionalism, accountability, and ability to operate with integrity and humility
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

 Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:

Our company is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.