AP Accountant

Jets.com•Staten Island, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

AP Accountant will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger. Assist in maintaining financial records and ensuring that financial transactions are properly recorded. This position will provide a great opportunity for growth and hands-on experience at a rapidly growing multi-state company.

Requirements

The candidate should have an associate or bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience, as well as knowledge of bookkeeping and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Proven experience in similar position.
Minimum 3+ years of experience
Proficiency in MS Office
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Preference for knowledge of Workday Financials, but will consider any industry standard accounting system
Previous exposure to a high-volume accounting environment, ideally in aviation or related industries, is highly desirable.
Ability to thrive under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
Strong team player with excellent communication skills, ready to collaborate with colleagues across various departments.
Willingness to improve processes and work with automation tools, AI, and our internal engineering team to do so

Responsibilities

Own the full AP cycle for standard corporate OpEx.
Perform high volume daily AP payments; validate payment information and reconcile payments to ledger and internal operating tools.
Handle high-volume accounting tasks with ease, demonstrating your ability to excel under pressure without compromising accuracy or attention to detail.
Work collaboratively within our cohesive team, sharing knowledge and ideas while also being able to take initiative and work independently on specific projects.
Embrace an "all-hands-on-deck" mentality, assisting in various accounting functions as needed to keep things running smoothly.
Verify and code invoices to the correct GL accounts and cost centers
Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation for all payables transactions
Assist with month-end close by preparing AP accruals and account reconciliations
Ensure proper approval workflows are followed prior to payment release
Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports and reconciliations.
Assist accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
Assist with assembling information for external auditors for the annual audit
Assist with maintaining the annual budget and identify variances.
Act as a key resource for the team, i.e., independently seek out answers to questions, take initiative, leverage network of resources to solve problems.
Be available from time to time to handle after hours time sensitive tasks.