Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

Pay: $48,000.00 - $53,000.00 a year

M-F, 7am-4pm. In Office

Join a small aerospace company where your work matters.

Aviatrix is a world-class aerospace parts supplier built on service, quality, and reliability. We support customers whose missions depend on us delivering the right parts at the right time, which means we bring a strong sense of urgency and commitment to everything we do.

About the Job

As an Accounting Specialist, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operations of our accounting department while developing a broad understanding of the full accounting cycle. You will own essential accounting functions such as accounts receivable and sales tax administration and work closely with the CFO and accounting team to support month-end close reconciliations, budgeting, reporting, and process improvement initiatives. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys both doing the work and improving the work. As you develop your skills and demonstrate increasing responsibility, you'll have the opportunity to grow into progressively more advanced accounting roles within our department.

Key Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Manage core accounting operations including accounts receivable, customer billing, cash application, and maintenance of customer and vendor accounting records.
• Administer sales tax compliance by maintaining exemption documentation, supporting Avalara, and ensuring accurate tax treatment of customer transactions.
• Support the monthly accounting cycle by preparing journal entries, reconciling assigned accounts, and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Partners with teams across the organization to resolve accounting issues, improve data accuracy, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers.
• Continuously improving accounting processes by identifying opportunities to increase efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and take on new responsibilities as the department grows.

Skills & Abilities

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills are required, including formulas (such as VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP), sorting, filtering, formatting, and manipulating exported data to support accounting analysis and reporting.
• Ability to analyze accounting data, identify discrepancies, reconcile differences, and prepare clear, organized workpapers.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and consistently meet deadlines.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with a willingness to take ownership of work and continually expand responsibilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a desire to improve processes and increase efficiency.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative, service-oriented approach to supporting customers, vendors, and coworkers.
• Ability to learn new systems and concepts quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a small accounting team.
• Experience with ERP systems is preferred; experience with Pentagon is a plus.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism when handling financial and personnel information.
• Associate’s degree in accounting, a bookkeeping certificate, or equivalent accounting experience required. Candidates currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting are encouraged to apply.

Candidates selected for an interview may be asked to complete a practical Microsoft Excel assessment to demonstrate proficiency.

Benefits Overview

We offer a strong benefits package for eligible full-time employees and part-time employees working 20 hours or more hours per week, including:

• Employer-paid health and dental insurance for employee
• Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D insurance for employee
• Optional employee-paid supplemental benefits, including additional life insurance, AD&D, and short-term disability coverage, cancer, accidental, spevnt
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
• Three weeks of vacation per year to start

Company Culture & Employee Experience

At Aviatrix, we believe our employees are the foundation of our success. We value teamwork, communication, and creating an environment where employees feel appreciated.

We enjoy celebrating our team through:

• Food Fridays
• Company summer party
• Holiday party
• Quarterly company lattes prepared by the owners
• Quarterly staff meetings where employees can provide input and share ideas
• Quarterly bonus opportunities at the discretion of the employer (not guaranteed)

All job offers are contingent upon passing a criminal background check

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aviatrix, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For more information or to apply, please contact:

Nicole Ranney -HR Administrator

Pay: $48,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Aviatrix is compliant to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Because this position requires access to information or items regulated by ITAR, are you an authorized US Person as defined by ITAR: US Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident or Green Card Holder?

Yes or No

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48,000 - $53,000