Job Description
About FlightSafety International
FlightSafety International is the world's premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world's largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.
Purpose of Position
The Accountant is a key member of the Accounting team and supports general accounting functions, including journal entry preparation, account rollforwards and reconciliations, financial statement closing controls and procedures in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This position also collaborates with other departments and supports process improvement initiatives.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Prepare, monitor, and record business transactions, including intercompany transactions, accruals, account reconciliations and rollforwards, financial statements and related analyses.
Prepare accurate routine and non-routine journal entries in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.
Ensure timely and accurate completion of accounting close process in compliance with regulatory requirements and company-established accounting policies and procedures.
Manage underlying data, supporting documentation, and calculations to support accounting accuracy and completeness.
Perform technical accounting research and make suggestions regarding improved ways to conduct business.
Support the account reconciliation process by analyzing balance sheet balances, assembling clear support for activity, and providing accurate and concise explanations for variances.
Identify and interpret trends or deviations from standards to department leaders.
Communicate with internal teams (A/P, A/R, Legal, Customer Support, etc.) on accounting and control matters.
Support process improvement initiatives and share best practices across the department.
Create, improve, and automate financial reporting.
Participate in special projects as assigned by manager.
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Minimum Experience
2-4 years of relevant experience
CPA or CMA preferred
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Strong knowledge in U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance
Public accounting and/or corporate accounting experience preferred
Intermediate or higher level of Microsoft Excel skills or Power BI
Experience with SAP, or similar system preferred
Strong verbal and written presentation skills
Strong analytical skills with ability to reconcile data and analyze variances
Possesses initiative, confidence, and drive to achieve results without explicit direction or detailed instructions
Displayed ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment
Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to interact with various levels of management in a professional manner
Continuous improvement orientation
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered 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.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address. FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.
FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled.
