Senior Accountant

FTAI Aviation LLC• Miami, FL, US, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ: FTAI) owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on the Maintenance, Repair and Exchange (MRE) of CFM56 and V2500 engines. FTAI’s proprietary portfolio of products, including The Module Factory and a joint venture to distribute engine PMA, helps make CFM56 and V2500 engine maintenance simpler, more cost-effective, significantly faster, and more environmentally friendly. Additionally, FTAI owns and leases jet aircraft which often facilitates the acquisition of engines at attractive prices. FTAI invests in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate strong and stable cash flows with the potential for earnings growth and asset appreciation. FTAI operates globally with offices in New York, Miami, Montreal, Singapore, Dubai, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. The Senior Accountant plays a key role in supporting the Accounting Manager by owning critical components of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process, ensuring accuracy of financial reporting, and providing oversight across day-to-day accounting activities. This role will also provide guidance and support accounts payable personnel while ensuring operational efficiency and accuracy. The ideal candidate will be comfortable leading meetings with cross-functional teams when necessary. This role requires a strong foundation in accounting principles, attention to detail, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment while identifying opportunities for process improvement.

Requirements

Strong understanding of general accounting principles, including debits and credits
Experience with reconciliations, accounts payable, and financial reporting support
Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems
Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday in Miami, FL

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
4 to 6+ years of progressive accounting experience
Experience within aviation or MRO industry
Quantum ERP highly preferred
Self-starter with strong organizational and communication skills
Demonstrated professionalism, accountability, and ability to operate with integrity and humility
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
Support execution of the full month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
Oversee and review accounts payable activities, including invoice coding, approvals, and payment processing, and assist with complex or escalated issues
Assist with accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, cash application, and follow up on outstanding balances
Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
Support fixed asset accounting, including maintaining schedules and recording depreciation and amortization
Reconcile WIP accounts and ensure accuracy of related balances
Reconcile corporate credit cards on a monthly basis
Ensure proper GL allocations across transactions and financial reporting
Ensure proper inventory transactions and cost allocations are flowing accurately from work orders
Prepare periodic controls in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley
Maintain vendor and customer relationships, resolving issues and ensuring smooth communication
Assist with annual physical inventory counts and perform related reconciliations
Analyze expenses and account activity to ensure accuracy, proper coding, and identify trends or variances
Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and a strong internal control environment
Support internal and external audits, including preparation of schedules and documentation requests
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Procurement, and Finance teams to resolve discrepancies and improve workflows
Identify and implement process improvements across accounting and transactional functions