Staff Accountant

Job description

Zodiac Services Americasis an aftermarket organization supporting Repair, Customer Service Department & Spare Parts Distribution of Safran Group's aerospace companies. We are focused on customer support via strategically located FAA approved repair stations, and an Atlanta based central inventory. Zodiac Services Americas is a Drug-Free Workplace employer - requires a drug/alcohol screening and a criminal background screening. Zodiac Services Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting the finance department in creating accurate and timely financial records for the organization and performs professional functions involving the application of accounting standards, principals and practices. This role may also be responsible for one or several aspects of general and subsidiary ledgers maintenance and preparation of operating and financial statements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

· Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions and journal entries
· Distributes expenditures, encumbrances, receipts, and receivables according to schedules
· Performs statistical analyses to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes, and writes narrative reports explaining findings
· Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position for other managers
· Audits contracts, orders, and vouchers, and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement
· Determines proper handling of financial transactions and approves transactions within designated limits
· Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures
· Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports
· Installs, modifies, documents, and coordinates implementation of accounting systems and

accounting control procedures

· Devises and implements system for general accounting
· Analyzes financial data and makes recommendations regarding the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures
· Conducts studies and submits recommendations for improving the organization's accounting operations
· Collects appropriate data and prepares federal, state, and local reports and tax returns
· Tracks and manages Fixed Asset
· Prepares tax returns such as sales and use tax, property tax, business tax etc.
· Compiling surveys for different agencies
· Monitors resale certificates and W9’s
· Margin analysis and variance analysis
· Works on special projects as required
· As directed, assists with month-end close, preparation of quarterly and annual reporting packages
· Assists in ensuring all controls are in place and have measurable action plan in place to correct discrepancies noted
· Assists to support internal and external audit
· Assists Accounting Manager in all other necessary functions as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

a) Knowledge and Skills

· To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. . The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

b) Competencies

· Financial Management
· Collaboration Skills
· Ethical Conduct
· Thoroughness

c) Education and/or Experience

· Requires bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with major accounting plus at least 3 years of experience in financial and cost analysis and with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures
· Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

d) Communication Skills

· Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports, bank statements, and accounting regulations. Ability to effectively communicate to managers and other employees of the organization.

e) Mathematical Skills

· Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as state and federal withholdings, depreciation schedules, real estate tax, sales and use tax, discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

f) Physical Demands

· This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

It is the policy of Zodiac Services Americas to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law

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