Accountant I

Empire Airlines • Hayden, ID

7h • $23 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant I will perform basic accounting functions such as month end closing, account reconciliation, ledger/account analysis, Federal and State tax filing, cost analysis, customer invoicing, and decision support. Prepares financial reports from standard operating statistics and financial data. Investigates and resolves problems related to accounts, budgets, invoices, and procurement practices.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree with emphasis in accounting
• One year accounting experience preferred
• Ability to work independently with accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong math skills
• PC proficiency, including strong Excel skills
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting, including mastery of debits and credits and ability to prepare and interpret financial statements
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Superb oral and written communication

Responsibilities

• Assist in the accounting of third-party customer contracts; assist in administration of customer contracts and preparation of customer invoices and post incoming FedEx ACH payments.
• Contribute to the success of the monthly closing process, including journalizing accruals, adjusting entries and other related accounting; prepare and analyze balance sheet account reconciliations including bank accounts; assist in annual budget process.
• Prepare federal and state tax filings (i.e. property taxes, sales & use tax returns, DOT, FET, etc); maintain fixed asset ledger and monitor the Capital Spending Approval (CSA) process.
• Assist in preparation of information for corporate, customer and governmental audits.
• Process and pay hourly rate for contractors and hourly per diem for pilots.
• Proxy for administration of Company vehicle registration and licensing, recording cash receipts and administration of insurance policies and process of incident claims; provide guidance and assistance to all other accounting department employees assisting Controller and Accounting Supervisor.
• Assist in reconciling Diners Club credit card statements for overhead employees, ensuring accurate coding of billable and non-billable transactions.
• Ad hoc reporting and other special projects as required or assigned.
• Promote and support the mission of Empire Airlines.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off (PTO)
• paid holidays
• 401k
• travel benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level