Staff Accountant

Wheels Up • New York, NY

21d • $67,000 - $79,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Wheels Up, we're proud to be a global leader in on-demand private aviation. As one of the largest companies in the industry and a strategic partner of Delta Air Lines – we are committed to making private air travel safe, reliable, and enjoyable. With a diverse fleet of owned aircraft plus a global network of trusted charter operators, we offer our customers access to the right aircraft for their needs and the ability to fly on their terms. And it doesn’t stop at private flights. Wheels Up also provides freight services, safety and security solutions, and managed services to individuals, businesses, government agencies, and more. Regardless of how, when or where you want to fly, our mission is simple; deliver a premium, personalized aviation experience for every customer.
This experienced Staff Accountant will be responsible for assisting with the Company’s operational accounting processes and will report directly to the Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 1 to 2 years of experience in a corporate or public accounting environment
• Strong knowledge of Excel
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn and contribute to a high-performing accounting and finance team
• Proven ability to work independently, execute well and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Detail oriented team player with a strong work ethic
• Solid organizational and project management skills; demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

• Experience with other ERP systems, nice to have (e.g., Hyperion, SAP)
• Experience with NetSuite strongly preferred
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Oracle or similar platforms
• Self-motivated with a strong “get-up-and-go” attitude and ability to take initiative
• Willingness to jump in and support team priorities as needed in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude with a collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset
• Flexibility and ability to pivot effectively when priorities shift

Responsibilities

• Support the cash management process including facilitating payments, providing daily balance updates to leadership and matching transactions within NetSuite
• Prepare and record accurate and timely journal entries
• Support the month- and quarter-end accounting close process including analysis of results, resolution of differences and communication of unusual variances
• Perform monthly account reconciliations.
• Collaborate with finance team members as well as cross functional departments
• Support the internal and external audit processes including preparation of supporting schedules and documentation.
• Facilitate ad hoc data requests, deliverables and other controllership deadlines

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive 401(k)
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Complimentary access to mental health and wellness counseling through Spring Health
• Financial planning assistance through WellCents
• A variety of additional programs and services in support of your total well-being

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level