Junior Staff Accountant
- Part-time
Company Description
Tradewind Aviation is a growing Part 135 aircraft operator offering private charter services throughout North America and scheduled shared charter scheduled flights in the Northeast and Caribbean.
Job Description
Tradewind Aviation is currently seeking a Junior Staff Accountant to join a dynamic accounting team in our Oxford, Connecticut headquarters. The position is non-exempt/hourly and will report for 30-35 hours a week. Hourly rate is $18-$20/hr depending on experience. This role could develop into a full time, 40 hour work week, as the business recovers from the effects of COVID-19.
This individual should be a highly organized self-starter able to work both individually and as a team. This role will interact regularly with the accounting team at Tradewind Aviation as well as provide support to all departments.
Qualifications
· General accounting knowledge a must
- Knowledge of Outlook and proper business email etiquette
· Excel experience a must
· Familiarity with QuickBooks & Certify Expense Management and AP Management a plus
· Data entry & Accounts Payable experience
· Highly motivated in areas of troubleshooting and problem solving
· Positive attitude
· Professional and pleasant phone manner
· Attention to detail & accuracy
· Willingness to learn new skills and adaptable to procedural changes
Additional Information
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
· Provide support to the accounting department and report to the Accounting Manager
· Verification, tracking, and reconciliation of various expenses incurred by pilots and staff using our Expense Management System
· Maintain virtual filing system
· Screen incoming calls for accounting team
· Order office supplies, ensuring compliancy with expense management policy
· Administer our Accounts Payable System
· Act as a liaison for vendors to reconcile any billing discrepancies
· Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports
· Assist with other accounting projects as needed