Staff Accountant

Endeavor Air is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines. Flying as Delta Connection, Endeavor operates 141 regional jets on 750 daily flights to 122 destinations in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean.

Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., Endeavor has hub operations in Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Minneapolis, New York, and Raleigh-Durham, and 11 maintenance bases across our network.

We know that our people are our greatest assets, and we are committed to building a culture where employees love coming to work each day. At Endeavor Air, we foster a diverse, culturally-rich and safe workplace where employees are treated with dignity and respect. With a culture built on safety, excellence, and teamwork, Endeavor offers limitless potential for aviation professionals looking to start or continue their careers.

Our team promotes an inclusive environment in all aspects of the airline and our operation. As an EEO employer, we provide opportunities for all qualified candidates without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran, or disabled status.

As a Staff Accountant I or II, you’ll be a key contributor to Endeavor Air’s financial integrity and operational success. In this role, you’ll go beyond routine accounting - delivering accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and process improvements that help shape strategic decisions. From preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts to leading month-end close activities, you’ll ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) while partnering across departments to drive efficiency and results. This position is ideal for someone who thrives on detail, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to make an impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Own general ledger accounting and analysis, ensuring precision and compliance with GAAP.
• Prepare and post journal entries with accuracy and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies proactively.
• Assist in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Deliver high-quality financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and internal reporting packages.
• Analyze variances and collaborate with FP&A and business units to uncover performance drivers.
• Recommend improvements to enhance financial results and streamline processes.
• Support audits, internal controls, and compliance initiatives.
• Partner across Finance, Operations, and Procurement for accurate reporting.
• Contribute to ad-hoc projects and strategic analysis for leadership.
• As assigned.
• None
• Ethics and Values - Supports positive change and diversity that will support healthy organizational growth. Serves as a champion for projects and programs that are beneficial to the company.
• Knows Our Business - Is informed and knowledgeable about trends in the field. Is willing to use own knowledge to constructively challenge institutional practices and systems that might be improved to increase organizational results.
• Building Trust & Decision Making - Treats all team members in a respectful, courteous, and professional manner, and values the input of all. Recognizes when analysis is sufficient to proceed with making a good decision.
• Drives For Results by Inspiring Others - Develops clear workable plans with timelines, goals, and ways to measure results. Fosters engagement across different teams.
• Know Your Team & Leading People - Works inclusively with others on the team and across the organization to reach common goals. Is approachable and friendly. Is skilled at valuing differences; recognizing others; and listening for understanding.
  
  
  

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, statistics or other business-related discipline or a combination of education and related experience.
• 2 years of financial and/or accounting experience.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Strong ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail, proactive mindset, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to work with all organizational levels.
• Solid analytical, interpretive, and organizational capabilities.
• Self-motivated and dependable.
  
  
  

Preferred

• Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, or an MBA.
• Experience with SAP, HANA, BlackLine, PMI software.
• Inventory accounting experience.
• Aviation industry experience.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Exposure to SOX compliance or internal audit processes.
• Advanced technical skills (SQL, macros, Power Query).
• Computer work, in a typical office environment; subject to critical deadlines and fast-paced environment at times. Some travel may be necessary.
• Some repetitive motion such as typing and position requires some physical exertion such as pulling, pushing, reaching, bending, standing, walking and light lifting of boxes, bags, files, etc. not more than 30 lbs.
• Can involve long periods of sitting.
• Ability to work additional hours including evenings and weekends as needed.
  
  
  

Providing world-class service to our customers starts with providing world-class benefits to our employees. Endeavor Air employees receive a competitive total compensation package which includes a variety of benefits to choose from and some of the best perks around.

• Free or reduced-rate travel privileges on Delta Air Lines and 80 air carriers worldwide for employees and eligible family members
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 401(k) with Company Match starting on Day 1
• Operational Performance Rewards (OPR) Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and voluntary supplementary benefit options
  
  
  

Salary

USD $54,000.00/Yr.

USD $70,000.00/Yr.