Senior Accountant II

Job Summary

The Sr. Accountant II will act as a business partner between accounting and other departments.  They will use their accounting and GAAP specific knowledge to drive processes and technical memos that are pertinent to the financial health of the organization in achieving both short term and long-term financial plans, as well as new sourcing and other strategic cost savings initiatives. This role will act as a thought leader from an accounting perspective and will have a seat at the table with respect to many different aspects of the business. The role will be responsible for helping to prepare board decks and management reporting, participate in special projects, be the lead for all technical memos, and be available for any other ad hoc projects needed for the accounting department.

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. Actual schedule should be discussed with direct manager, as needed. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has limited supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to deliver on each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in Finance or Accounting; and approximately seven (7) or more years’ related experience and/or training
• CPA required
• Experience in aircraft maintenance/aviation and Healthcare a plus

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels
• Demonstrates high critical thinking, reasoning skills, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, ability to multi-task efficiently and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions
• Builds partnerships with related departments or functions to enhance efficiency and execution
• Contributes to business sustained growth through functional expertise
• Initiates, participates, and evaluates implementation for functional programs across major business areas

Computer Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook as well as an Accounting System

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• CPA license required

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)