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FlightSafety International · 3 days ago

Accountant

OH - Columbus Headquarters

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators. The Accountant is a key member of the Accounting team, supporting general accounting functions and collaborating with other departments for process improvement initiatives.

Aerospace

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

U.S. GAAPCPACMAMicrosoft ExcelSAPAnalytical skillsContinuous improvementVerbal communicationWritten communicationInitiative

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

2-4 years of relevant experience

Strong knowledge in U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance

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

Preferred

CPA or CMA

Public accounting and/or corporate accounting experience

Intermediate or higher level of Microsoft Excel skills or Power BI

Experience with SAP, or similar system

Company

FlightSafety International

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FlightSafety International is a provider of professional aviation training, simulation equipment and software. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway.

Founded in 1951

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees