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Who we are and where we are going: 

Ascent Aviation Services is one of the largest aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul, storage and reclamation operations in the world. Our strength comes from our talented and professional employees who excel through teamwork and enthusiasm. Ascent Aviation Services continues to grow and are continually looking for motivated and career minded aviation professionals who will support our vision and goals.

Take your career to new heights as a Staff Accountant at Ascent Aviation! In this essential role, youll manage financial records, assist in budgeting, and ensure accurate reporting to support our high-performing operations. If you have a keen eye for detail, a passion for aviation, and experience in accounting, this is the perfect opportunity to make an impact in a fast-paced industry!

In this role, you will embody our core values of Respect, Safety, Quality, and Results, contributing directly to the strength of our team. With the launch of our 777 program and two new hangars, Ascent is experiencing rapid growth. This position is instrumental in achieving our goals and fulfilling our mission of becoming the most trusted aerospace solutions provider in North America.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Inventory accounting including documentation, analysis, and recording and approving transactions in the general ledger.
• Prepare balance sheet account and bank reconciliations.
• Perform all Treasury functions.
• Understanding and proficiency in fixed assets accounting; including capitalization of projects, analysis of operations vs. capital leases, and preparing monthly depreciation journal entries and reconciliations.
• Perform accounting processes including journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger transactions.
• Execute month-end and year-end closing, including monthly reporting and analysis.
• Identify month-end accruals and assume ownership of process on an ongoing basis.
• Maintain support schedules necessary to prepare monthly journal entries (prepaid expenses, accruals, payroll, ect.).
• Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliations, including AP, AP, WIP, Inventory, Customer Deposits, Intercompany Transactions, and Bank Accounts.
• Prepare capital lease and loan amortization schedules.
• Analyze monthly financial statements and month-over-month variances to ensure accuracy before publishing financial statements.
• Prepare financial reports such as KPRs, cash flow and analysis, and ad-hoc reports for operational review and decision-making.
• Assist with monthly financial reports and annual audit.
• Preparation of sales tax and property tax returns.
• Responsible for monthly intercompany account reconciliations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Ensure that all work performed is done in a safe manner.
• Directs activities to protect employees from harm and maintain safe working conditions.
• Good understanding of work in progress inventory accounting.
• Ability to work independently and is self-motivated.
• Strong understanding of ERP accounting systems.

YOU WILL GET MORE THAN JUST COMPENSTATION:

• 401K with company match
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Disability
• PTO
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Development and Career Growth Opportunities
• EAP

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:  

• Strong knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Advanced Excel knowledge
• Ability to organize and plan work adhering to deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical skills.
• Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping theories.
• Ability to read, write, and understand the English language, and follow verbal adn written instructions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• High-school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelors degree in accounting required.
• Five years experience in accounting, month-end procedures, and audit preparation required.
• CPA Certification preferred.
• MBA preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Occasional squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 20 pounds.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED: 

• Telephone, personal computer, multiple printers, copy machine, and shredder.
• May be required to operate additional office equipment not explicitly listed in this description as needed to perform job duties effectively.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Work primarily in the Main Hangar building office with occasional travel to various locations on base.
• Potential exposure to materials listed on Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Protective Equipment Required: None

OTHER DUTIES: 

• May be required to work at both Marana, AZ and Tucson, AZ locations as business needs dictate. 
• Additional duties may be assigned at the discretion of department management. 

SMS REQUIREMENTS:

• Employees are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with company policies and government regulations. These rules are written in the interest of preserving the lives and the resources entrusted to each employee, and when the rules are violated, the risk of a mishap is usually increased.
• Employees shall participate in safety education programs and train to recognize hazards on the job and how to report them promptly. As a condition of employment, each member of Ascent Aviation agrees to report errors, incidents, and accidents honestly.
• An employee who observes an unsafe action or condition should bring it to the attention of supervisors and managers. Certain conditions may allow the employee to easily correct or condition a situation.