Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

GA Telesis is a global leader providing integrated solutions to the aviation and aerospace industries, with a continuously expanding presence in new countries worldwide. We serve over 2,000 customers, including airlines, original equipment manufacturers, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers. GA Telesis Ecosystem is a vast global network spanning 54 locations in 30 countries on six continents. At GA Telesis, our core business is integrated aviation solutions, and our mission is customer success

GA Telesis is seeking an ambitious and self-motivated Staff Accountant for our global headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this position is responsible for supporting the Accounting Department's daily, weekly, and monthly accounting tasks and activities. Within the Accounting Department, the Staff Accountant must meet tight deadlines and assist with a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, accounting functions, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate should be proactive and contribute to maintaining and improving the financial reporting process to be successful in this role. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or accept candidates requiring sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries and month-end reconciliations for various accounts
• Interface with other departments to verify transaction report data and issues
• Monitor vendor accounts and review the A/P aging schedule
• Maintain financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts
• Assist in compiling check batches and setting up payments for approval
• Work directly with Controller and Assistant Controller on various department projects as needed
• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
• Assist in preparing documentation for external auditors

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2-3 years' work experience concentration in accounting
• Ability to read and analyze financial reports
• Detail-oriented with strong research, technical, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task with an energetic and teamwork-oriented work style
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and perform under demanding timelines and pressure
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)