What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at LAUNCH Technical Workfo?
LAUNCH is a leading aviation staffing company that is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their finance team in their Oak Brook office. The Staff Accountant is responsible for working with the accounting team in creating accurate and timely financial statements while upholding the company’s standards and culture. This position reports directly to the Assistant Controller, and will be highly visible to the Controller, CFO and other members of the senior leadership team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Preparing and documenting journal entries for routine business transactions
- Reviewing and reconciling the general ledger
- Assisting in month-end and year-end closing procedures
- Manage accounts receivable process, including invoice generation, cash application, and account maintenance
- Reconcile third party payments through Intuit QuickBooks Payments and Ebiz Charge
- Support cash flow objectives by reviewing accounts receivable aging with business units to collect outstanding payments
- Providing support to outside accountants during annual financial audit
- Preparing financial statements and footnotes for annual audited financial statements
- Tracking and reconciling major expenses
- Assisting the Controller and CFO with other ad-hoc projects as needed
- Assist in the due diligence and accounting integration of acquired companies
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Self-starter who can drive accomplishments
Trustworthy, with attention to confidentiality
Able to work both independently and in a group
High energy and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, competitive and dynamic environment
Strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
Excellent spelling and grammar skills
Acute attention to detail
Ability to maintain high-quality work and meet strict deadlines
Strong proficiency in Excel (vlookups and pivot tables)
Ability to adhere to LAUNCH’s Mission and Values
MINIMUM EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- 2 - 3 years in an accounting role
- CPA required
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
- All clients/customers
- Corporate Headquarters, all departments
AND ABILITIES
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000