Jr. Accountant

Jr. Accountant

Monroe

Wisconsin

Job Description

Junior Accountant
This role supports daily accounting and billing operations for aviation services by ensuring accurate invoicing, reporting, and financial tracking. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail oriented, and comfortable working in a fast paced, deadline driven environment. Whether you are early in your accounting career or bring prior experience, we provide the training and support needed to be successful.

What You'll Do:
This position is responsible for producing accurate customer invoices, maintaining financial records, and supporting reporting processes for aviation operations. The role works closely with internal teams and external customers to ensure billing accuracy and timely completion of month end deliverables.
You will utilize systems such as BART, Acumatica, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat to process and analyze financial data, reconcile trip expenses, and prepare reports.
You'll also be responsible for:
* Preparing and processing customer invoices based on trip details, quotes, and agreements
* Reconciling trip expenses and identifying missing or inaccurate costs to ensure proper billing
* Communicating with pilots, internal teams, and vendors to gather receipts and required documentation
* Maintaining daily trip logs, registers, and documentation in Excel and internal systems
* Preparing and maintaining monthly owner profit and loss (P&L) reports for managed aircraft
* Verifying and approving invoices such as fuel and service fees
* Processing customer payments and supporting external reporting activities
* Monitoring workload and prioritizing tasks to meet strict deadlines, especially during month end closing
* Identifying opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and workflow
* Assisting with special projects and providing backup support to team members as needed

Qualifications

What It Takes:
Entry level to early career accounting experience is preferred, but not required. Training will be provided.
In addition, we are looking for:
* High school diploma required; Associate's degree in Accounting or related field preferred
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with financial data and invoices
* Analytical mindset with the ability to review data, identify discrepancies, and solve problems
* Basic to intermediate experience with Excel and accounting or financial systems
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams and with customers
* Ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a team
* Willingness to learn new systems, processes, and areas of the business
* High level of professionalism and ability to handle confidential information

About Us

Welcome to Colony Brands! As one of North America's largest multi-channel, direct-marketing companies, we take pride in our diverse portfolio of affiliates, brands, and products. Despite our growth over the last century, we remain true to our roots as a private, customer-focused business based in Monroe, WI. Stability is just one aspect of our culture. What truly defines us is our commitment to our Core Values, fostering employee growth, and creating a better place to live and work. We are dedicated to supporting the communities we serve and offer a wide range of benefits and programs to enhance the well-being of our employees.

Benefits Details

Colony Brands is not just about growing our profits - We are about giving our employees the opportunity for growth and providing a better place to live and work. We also offer our employees many great rewards in addition to monetary compensation:

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• A robust Wellness Program including Onsite Healthcare

• Superb Retirement Plans (401K & a company-funded Pension Plan)

• Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits

• Seven 4-day work weeks in the summer months to give our employees additional time off

• Educational Assistance

• Company Profit-Sharing

• Company Product Discounts

• And, so MANY more!

Job Category

Accounting/Finance

Employment Type

Regular/Full-Time