Staff Accountant

Metro Aviation, Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant for our Accounting Department in Shreveport, Louisiana, at Metro Aviation, Inc. Headquarters.   Click Here To Learn More About Our Louisiana Locations!  

Our mission is to provide the safest and highest quality traditional aircraft operations, completions, and maintenance so that we will:

• Allow our customers to safely and effectively accomplish their mission profile,
• Allow our employees to exercise their talents and maximize their potential, and
• Ensure the financial stability of the corporation.

Our goal is to find qualified candidates who value our mission and contribute to our overall safety culture.

We invest in the well-being of our employees. The following FREE benefits are offered to all full-time employees: Family Health and Prescription Insurance, Family Dental Insurance, Family Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Job Objective

The Staff Accountant will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of the company. The position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. The Staff Accountant meticulously manages financial data to ensure precise and timely financial reporting for the company and affiliates.

Essential Functions

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and accounting standards
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
• Process invoices, manage accounts payable/receivable, and ensure timely payment and collections
• Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies and accurate coding to the general ledger
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and standards, maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Manage and reconcile transactions involving foreign currencies, ensure compliance with international accounting standards, and assist in consolidating financial statements for international subsidiaries
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and projects as needed to support business decisions
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSA)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to correctly prepare tax reports
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office, Sage 100, and QuickBooks Online

Education & Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field
• Minimum 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or private industry setting

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Filing duties include standing, pushing, pulling, squatting, and lifting
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds at times

Work Environment

• Temperature-controlled office
• Exposure to outdoor shops with potential extreme cold and hot temperatures and loud noises

Work Status, Schedule, & Travel

• Full-time
• Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week
• Overtime may be necessary
• No travel required

Metro Aviation, Inc. is committed to employees, customers, and the community to promote diversity and inclusion by developing policies, programs, and procedures that foster a work environment where differences are respected and employees are treated fairly.

Metro Aviation, Inc. prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind and ensures Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all aspects of the relationship between Metro Aviation, Inc. and its employees, including recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, wages and salary administration, employee benefits, and application of policies.