Accounting Manager

Menzies Aviation Careers•Chicago, IL

About The Position

This role overseas, directs and coordinates accounting activities at a station level by analyzing financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and other reports that summarize current and projected company financial position for its location. Ensures through definitive methods that the product meets or exceeds quality standards set forth; ensure all work is completed in a timely manner, contributing to an efficient operation, while projecting a professional image for Menzies Aviation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university; or five to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent leadership and people management skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Able to remain calm under pressure.
Computer literate with proficiency in Excel.
Solid understanding of general accounting concepts.
Strong interpersonal skills balanced with a high level of confidence to influence and present at all levels.
Interpersonal skills: Independence, decisiveness, and the ability to work accurately and independent of immediate support.
Must be able to comply with local airport, FAA and/or U.S. Customs safety, security, and identification requirements and pass a thorough security background check.

Responsibilities

Directs the consolidation of monthly financial and operating statements by coordinating the monthly maintenance of the accounting system.
Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare reports.
Consults with employees in all facets of the Finance department, including A/P, A/R, Tax, Payroll, and IS in solving accounting issues.
Coordinates and prepares schedules requested by the Annual Financial Auditors.
Prepares departmental budgets and financial forecasting monthly.
Audits accounts, ledgers, and reports substantiating individual transactions to verify accuracy.
Establishes, modifies, documents, and coordinates implementation of accounting and accounting Control.
Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance: You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures.
The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members.
In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.