Senior Accountant II

Overview

Job Summary

The Sr. Accountant II will act as a business partner between operations and supply chain teams and the finance organization. They will use their industry specific knowledge in aircraft maintenance to drive processes and GAAP accounting that is pertinent to the financial health of the organization in achieving both short term and long-term financial plans, as well as new sourcing and other strategic cost savings initiatives. This role will act as a thought leader from an accounting perspective and will have a seat at the table with regards to fleet management and maintenance programs. Additionally, they will handle other ad hoc projects as needed for the accounting department and will be a lead in technical accounting areas.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:  

• Represent the accounting organization’s values and processes providing high quality support to leadership teams 
• Standard Accounting responsibilities including:
  • Account Reconciliations preparation
  • Review of staff work 
  • Monthly close responsibilities (accruals, variance analysis, journal entry prep)
  • Ad hoc projects
  • Financial statement and footnote disclosure preparation work
  • Policy and process documentation
• Help direct the planning, development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of accounting processes. Interpret and recommends modification to existing policies and practices.
• Provide financial support for new business opportunities. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): 
  • Help in the assumptions and financial models in coordination with multiple functions
  • Accounting representative for fleet governance
  • Accounting representative for vendor reviews/scorecards
  • Accounting support for RFP creation (if applicable)
  • Help direct accounting and operational due diligence for all proposed DMC business cases
  • Lead the accounting and reporting for the AMS direct maintenance costs
• Navigate multiple systems in the organization for accounting and reporting functions
• Technical accounting memo preparation 
• Support the Company’s long-term financial plan.
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling ~ 10%

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. Actual schedule should be discussed with direct manager, as needed. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to deliver on each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in Finance or Accounting; and approximately seven (7) or more years’ related experience and/or training.
• CPA required 
• Experience in aircraft maintenance required
• Experience in aviation industry required

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels
• Demonstrates high critical thinking, reasoning skills, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, ability to multi-task efficiently and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions
• Builds partnerships with related departments or functions to enhance efficiency and execution
• Contributes to business sustained growth through functional expertise
• Initiates, participates, and evaluates implementation for functional programs across major business areas

Computer Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook as well as an Accounting System

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• CPA license required

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Minimum pay

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Benefits

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)