Senior Accountant - Standard Aero

Senior Accountant

Location:  Maryville TN. This is an onsite position.

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At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

Reports Directly To:  Finance Director                            Reports Functionally To:  Vice President, Finance

As a Senior Accountant you will perform a variety of internal accounting functions including maintaining the general ledger, research and analysis of business unit and/or sector financial information, detailed analysis of transactions or balances, providing financial guidance to multi-disciplinary groups, and  preparing and reviewing a variety of internal financial reports.

What you’ll do:

• Researches and provides analysis on business unit or sector financial information for the appropriate management group.
• Provides financial guidance to other disciplines on the product line or sector as required to follow in accordance with proper company policies and procedures.
• Assists with and prepares capital acquisition requests for the business unit.
• Responsible for or assists in the data collection, analysis and formation of the annual business unit’s/sector’s profit plan and may include coordination of the company sales plan.
• Performs reconciliation of accounts from the general ledger by researching on-line and record sources and preparing \"correcting journal entries\" as required.
• Acts as a liaison between the business unit and the central credit department in the collection of accounts receivables.
• Provides financial support to remote service center locations as applicable.
• Classifies and/or reviews recording of routine to complex accounting transactions.
• Responsible for or assists in month-end and year-end close process, including journal entry preparation and other GL responsibilities.
• Prepares financial reports in a timely and accurate manner for the business unit and/or the sector and advises management on report results.
• Examines a variety of internal financial reports and documents for completeness, accuracy and conformance with company policy and accounting principles.
• Prepares projections of accounting data to show effects of proposed changes on income and financial condition.
• Ensures accounting systems and procedures are compliant with company policies, acceptable accounting practices, and applicable regulations.
• Identifies accounting problems, researches possible solutions, forms conclusions to present to members of the management team or other individuals involved and processes corrections accordingly.
• Assists in the preparation of working papers for periodic government, external or internal audits.
• Produces a variety of monthly financial reports, including but not limited to, detail sales and margin reports, financial control panels, and completion of financial checklist. 
• Maintains and reports monthly lease schedule and ties activity to general ledger.
• Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
• Carries out special projects as assigned.

What skills you will require:     

• Five+ years of similar work experience
• University degree in accounting, business administration, commerce or related field; or equivalent
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices.
• Working knowledge of integrated financial systems.
• Good planning, organizational, analytical, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Characteristics you will possess:

• Recognized accounting designation or enrolled in CA, CMA, CGA, CPA or CFM program; or equivalent.
• CPA designation preferred
• Advance Excel and database query knowledge is highly recommended. 

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.