Senior Accountant – Aviation Finance

Las Vegas Sands•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

Position Overview The primary responsibility of the Senior Accountant – Aviation Finance is to assist in the monthly financial close process, financial analyses (including budgeting and forecasting spend), department reporting packages and assist with special projects. All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and Sands Aviation LLC’s policies, practices, and procedures. All Sands Aviation, LLC Team Members are expected to conduct and carry themselves in a professional manner at all times. Team Members are required to observe the Company’s standards, work requirements and rules of conduct.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age.
Proof of authorization to work in the United States.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred.
2-4 years finance/accounting experience; prefer 1-2 years’ experience in large accounting firm.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with guests and other Team Members of different backgrounds and levels of experience.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both in spoken and written form.
Must be able to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must be able to: Physically access assigned workspace areas with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work indoors and be exposed to various environmental factors such as, but not limited to, CRT, noise, and dust.
Utilize laptop and standard keyboard to perform essential functions of the job.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct ad-hoc analyses including, but not exclusive to, aircraft performance, financial modeling and statistical analyses.
Perform a variety of accounting duties which include accurate entry of invoices and validating information and documentation received.
Researching of statement of accounts, past payments and invoices as required.
Provide timely, analytical support for requests at the direction of the Aviation Finance leadership team.
Assist with the monthly closing process, including creation of manual journal entries, roll forward statements and account reconciliations.
Assist with all functions of Aviation Finance when needed (including, but not limited to the following: budgeting process, spend analysis).
Coordinate with miscellaneous departments, within Aviation and other corporate functions, to achieve cohesive goals.
Assist in the execution of reports and query data from various systems as requested by the department and operational team.
Assist in the annual inventory procedures, including (but not limited to) the annual inventory count and cycle counts.
Advise management of problem areas and requests assistance as necessary.
Identify potential problems, recommend sound solutions and support implementation.
Provide input into and executes strategic plan for Aviation Finance, consistent with the strategic vision of LVSC.
Safety is an essential function of this job.
Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this job.
Performs other related duties as assigned.