Eastern Airlines - Staff Accountant (Cash & Tax)

Eastern Airlines LLC•Greensboro, NC

About The Position

At Eastern Airlines curiosity and excitement for growth go a long way. In fact, Eastern Airlines was launched by seekers, adventurers and above all fliers. Our rich legacy and pioneering spirit are still evident in our team today. Our open-hearted attitude, respect for the people we fly and our attention to detail is what sets Eastern Airlines apart from its competitors. Natural curiosity and hunger for wonder are behaviors that make our employees successful. This summary provides a listing of the knowledge, skills and abilities that are critical components for the position of Staff Accountant/Sr. Staff Accountant. This is a full-time, FLSA exempt position that will report to the Company Controller and interacts with the other members of the accounting and finance department, administrative personnel in other departments around the company, and works with external banks to perform basic treasury functions for the Company. The Staff Accountant will primarily be responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the Company’s general ledger so that accurate financial reports such as the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement may be produced and relied upon. The successful candidate must be able to exhibit the values and culture of the Company while working with all employees in a fast paced/dynamic environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related discipline
Four (4) to five (5) years of progressive experience in an accounting department, with General Ledger System experience, i.e. Quickbooks, Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, NetSuite, etc.; previous airline experience would be considered a big plus.
Ability to communication effectively; in both oral and written communication
Possess and maintain a valid Driver License and a driving record from the state of your primary residence that meets the Company’s insurance standards
Pass a pre-employment drug test, and criminal history records check (CHRC)
Eligible to work in the United States
Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite and the Internet
Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a dynamic environment

Nice To Haves

CPA license preferred but not required
Spanish language skills (oral and written) preferred
previous airline experience would be considered a big plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare accounting journals, evaluate reports, and support month-end activities to ensure quality in accounting and company financial reporting
Participate in structured month end reviews to confirm correctness of records and accounting transactions
Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
Contribute to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures.
Perform monthly review of bank statements and reconcile against general ledger balances
Assemble support each month with required backup and signatures for journal entries and best audit practices
Monitor daily and weekly balancing of cash; preparing daily deposits and cash reports as required
Use bank treasury management system to set up ACH or wire transactions according to schedule and with maximum efficiency with respect to cash flow
Ensure month-end reports and documents are filed/retained according to document retention guidelines
Monitor and ensure Company tax and fee (excise, property, tangible, passenger-related, etc.) are paid timely
Perform regular self-audits to ensure integrity of accounting and participate with external auditors during field audits when conducted
Assist with annual audit preparations & taxation processes/provisioning of the company.
Investigate and resolve audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance.
Other duties as assigned by the Controller or CFO.