Staff Accountant, Aircraft

  • Full-time

Company Description

Phoenix American is a leader in the field of securitization administration and accounting. For over thirty years the Phoenix American family of companies has specialized in creating lease and loan portfolios and has securitized six of its own structured transactions. Directly involved in the securitization market since 1995, today Phoenix American manages securitized aviation assets appraised at over $9 billion.

Our long history of success attests to Phoenix American's peerless industry knowledge, skilled and seasoned professional staff and solid relationships with major players in the securitization industry.

  • Aircraft Lessors
  • Investment Banks
  • Investors
  • Trustees
  • Rating Agencies
  • Auditing and Accounting Firms
  • Law Firms
  • Appraisers

Job Description

Apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information, prepare journal entries and assist in the preparation of financial reports.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Prepare bank reconciliations and monthly account reconciliations
  • Reconcile daily cash receipts and prepare journal entries 
  • Prepare cash disbursement requests
  • Organize and maintain records
  • Prepare fixed asset reports and schedules
  • Reconcile vendor statements
  • Assist with financial statement audits and reviews
  • Interact with clients and other outside service providers
  • Prepare various reports on behalf of clients
  • Assist other accountants
  • Other projects as assigned
 
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
  • BS in Accounting or Finance (four year degree)
  • Prior Accounting experience preferred
  • Prior lease accounting and fixed asset management experience preferred

Additional Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
  • Strong written and verbal skills required
  • Good communication, organizational skills and detail oriented
  • Ability to work independently to meet tight deadlines

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