JOB TITLE: Staff Accountant
JOB CODE: JRACC
GRADE: TBD
MANAGER’S TITLE: Controller
POSITION #: TBD
FLSA: Exempt
DEPT: Accounting
DATE: July 2025
BASIC PURPOSE:
This team member will support the Controller in carrying out the responsibilities of the Accounting Department by preparing journal entries, assisting in monthly closings, and completing general ledger and balance sheet account analysis.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reconciles and maintains balance sheet accounts to ensure the integrity of company financial statements.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closings and preparation of financial statements.
- Assist with bank/credit card reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Completes general ledger account analysis.
- Manage full-cycle Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes.
- Ensure timely and accurate invoice processing, coding, and payment runs.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies with suppliers.
- Prepare and issue customer invoices; monitor receivables and follow up on aging accounts.
- Support intercompany reconciliations and entries.
- Support sales and use tax filings, 1099 processing, or other applicable compliance tasks.
- Will be required to effectively research, track, and resolve (or properly reference) accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies.
- Maintains files, including filing of general ledger journal vouchers, accounts payable documentation, and other miscellaneous filings. Department files are appropriately maintained for easy access, including scanning for electronic filing.
- Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, amortization, and reclasses.
- Support process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy, as requested by the Controller.
DIMENSIONS:
This position does not have direct reports.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
Assist in preparation of monthly profit and loss statements, maintain balance sheets accounts, subsidiary ledgers, and assist with financial projects. Accuracy is of the essence. Incumbent works under the direct supervision of the Controller seeking assistance and approval for any issues that fall outside policy or corporate guidelines. Regular communication is expected with vendors, Purchasing Department and various departments regarding payment of invoices.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
EDUCATION:
Associate’s degree in accounting, with plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
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EXPERIENCE: Minimum 1 year experience, 2 years preferred.
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KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
- Cost accounting experience highly preferred.
- Experience working with accounting applications.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Planning and organizational skills.
- Keen analytical aptitude.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word and Excel.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
0%-24%
25%-49%
50%-74%
75%-100%
Visual Acuity (including color perception):
Hearing:
Lifting/pulling/pushing (specify any particular weight requirements):
Grasping/feeling:
Climbing/stooping/kneeling:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in a pleasant office environment.
Skills Required
- Associate's degree in accounting, with plans to pursue a bachelor's degree
- Minimum 1 year of accounting experience
- Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
- Experience working with accounting applications
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Cost accounting experience
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
- Planning and organizational skills
- Analytical aptitude
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
What We Do
Known for reliable, expert service for more than 20 years, Commercial Jet has earned the trust of the world’s leading airlines, owners and operators. Our skilled professional team delivers fully integrated high-value aviation services solutions customized to the specific requirements of each customer. As one of the largest aviation services providers in the Southeast with facilities in Dothan, Alabama and Miami, Florida , Commercial Jet’s team can accommodate multiple wide-body and narrow-body aircraft, reducing out-of-service time for our customers, including the world’s leading airlines, as well as aircraft owners and operators. Commercial Jet is continually investing in our facilities and our people to provide technologically advanced and cost-efficient solutions. By streamlining the production process and utilizing our extensive in-house capabilities, we are able to consistently deliver exceptional service to our worldwide customer base. Commercial Jet – a trusted provider of Advanced MRO solutions Led by an experienced senior management with a combined industry experience in excess of 150 years, Commercial Jet builds business partnerships with scheduled and non-scheduled airlines, charter operators, freight carriers, lessors and leasing company clients from around the world. Commercial Jet specializes in heavy maintenance and modification services, complete airframe inspections, passenger to freighter conversions, interior modifications, aircraft painting and avionics upgrade programs. Commercial Jet’s high-value MRO solutions include “A,” “B,” and “C” checks, updates to aging aircraft, corrosion repair, component overhaul, in-house NDT/NDI services, FAA-STC R&D, end of life part-out dismantling, in-house DER and DAR services. We also offer lease return services. Our professional team services a wide variety of commercial aircraft types, including CRJ-200, A300, A320 series, B707, B717, B727, B737, B757, B767, DC10/MD-11 and MD80/90.
