Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to some 4,000 employees, and some 50 locations worldwide. Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Defence, FBO, Fixed and Rotary Wing Maintenance, and Staffing. Behind every seamless Jet Aviation experience, is a team of dedicated professionals perfecting the art of flight. The artisans of aviation. The craft that brings our customers’ journey to life. In the hangar, on the ground, and behind the scenes. Enabling global flight, with passion.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team. In this role, you will lead and manage the full accounts payable cycle, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, vendor statement reconciliation, and vendor payments. You will also collaborate closely with internal departments and external vendors to resolve discrepancies, improve processes, and drive efficiencies. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in accounts payable, excellent analytical skills, and a continuous improvement mindset.
As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be a key contributor to our financial operations, offering insights for optimization and maintaining compliance with accounting standards. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high volume, environments, enjoys problem-solving, is tech-savvy, and is looking to take their next step in their accounts payable career.
This hybrid role, working at least three times weekly from the office, is out of our Teterboro, NJ or West Palm Beach, FL locations. The posted salary ranges will default to that of your regional location and will not include any premiums. The baseline range will be as follows: $52,000 – 65,000 per year.
Minimum Requirements
- Education—Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience, or additional certifications.
- Professional Level—3 years of hands-on accounts payable experience, along with detailed experience and deep understanding and functional use of Excel.
- Technical skills—Experience with ERP and Business Intelligence tools, along with a willingness to develop expertise in these systems.
- Knowledge—strong understanding of accounting principles, GAAP, and accounts payable best practices.
- Problem Solving—Ability to identify incomplete or inaccurate data, identify root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan proactively with little supervision.
- Compliance and Controls: Ensure high level of accurate record-keeping and assist in maintaining compliance with internal controls.
- Communication Skills—Ability to compose concise, simplified verbal and written descriptions of complex issues, supported by detailed analysis
- Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams internally and externally on key projects, providing support and analysis to drive process improvements
- Strong personal values corresponding with Jet Aviation values (THAT: Trust, Honesty, Alignment, Transparency)
Main Responsibilities
- Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner, with minimal supervision. Reviews, interprets and applies policies and procedures.
- Develop customer excellence with suppliers and internal business partners through problem-solving, networking, analysis, and other interactions.
- Actively participate in ongoing system evaluations and enhancements.
- Recommend and/or initiate process improvement opportunities around the AP processes to guarantee invoices are paid accurately and on time
- Support month-end close activities, including reports and account reconciliations.
Jet Aviation provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
