Pilot Jobs in Kelowna – Senior Accountant

Job Description:

The Senior Accountant reports directly to the Divisional Controller and is responsible for ensuring completion of month-end close, preparing monthly reconciliations to trial balance and preparation of financial statements for the KF Aerospace divisions excluding MRO and defense divisions. This is a “roll up your sleeves” position, which entails hands on liaison with operations staff, processing of transactions and preparing a variety of reconciliations for many of the entities. It includes ensuring the integrity of each company’s general ledger and developing documentation support for annual audited financial statements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensuring bank statements and visa statements are downloaded in a timely manner
• Approving customer credit applications
• Updating vendor/employee banking in the ERP
• Preparation of month end accruals, working papers and variance analysis
• Filling in and sending off vendor credit applications
• Assist with bank reconciliations
• This role requires an ability to interpret contracts, provide revenue & pricing analysis, understand revenue recognition, manage operational costing, analyze fuel usage / costs, and coordinate invoicing and collections while maintaining financial / operational controls
• Structural AME’s are expected to be able to demonstrate a high level of technical proficiency and perform the following functions:
• Coordinate with other employees to ensure timely completion of the month end close and elimination entries where required
• Various ad hoc reporting, analysis
• Liaison with the Flight Operations department and outside customers to prepare monthly invoices according to contract terms and to reconcile quarterly results.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to work independently and utilize analytical problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with EDI billing processes and/or IATA electronic fulfillment would be an asset
• Able to learn quickly & build relationships, support a team environment
• Able to liaise across all departments and speak/present with senior management
• Completion of CPA or a recognized accounting certificate/diploma/degree and pursing a CPA designation is preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, positive & enthusiastic
• Aviation or cargo financial operations would be an asset
• Organized and attentive to details
• Min 5 years practical experience, with 2+ years of multi-company, multi-currency experience and 2+ years of public practice
• Intermediates excel skills are required
• Adaptable to fast pace, deadline driven environment
• Ability to quickly grasp and work with complex Enterprise Resource Planning software and report writing software

Job Details:

Company: KF Aerospace

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Kelowna, British Columbia, CA

Application Deadline: N/A

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