Senior Accountant

Job title:

Senior Accountant

Company

KF Aerospace

Job description

We’re all about the craft.KF Aerospace is proud to deliver innovative aircraft services for corporate, commercial, and military customers worldwide. Launched in 1970 out of British Columbia’s beautiful city of Kelowna, KF has grown to specialize in a wide range of aviation services including maintenance and modifications, cargo operations, military pilot training and aircraft leasing. With facilities across Canada, KF is home to over 1,100 highly skilled individuals. Our passion for our craft fuels every project we touch.JOB OVERVIEWThe Senior Accountant reports directly to the Divisional Controller and is responsible for ensuring completion of month-end close, preparing monthly reconciliations to trial balance and preparation of financial statements for the KF Aerospace divisions excluding MRO and defense divisions. This is a “roll up your sleeves” position, which entails hands on liaison with operations staff, processing of transactions and preparing a variety of reconciliations for many of the entities. It includes ensuring the integrity of each company’s general ledger and developing documentation support for annual audited financial statements.The Senior Accountant will also oversee recording & monitoring / reporting his/her companies’ daily cash balances and for preparing banking transactions for the Corporate Controller’s approval daily.This role will require strong liaison with the MRO Controller and Business Systems Financial Controller. The Senior Accountant will also supervise the daily activities of the accounts payable and accounts receivable staff and ensure that their processes support all companies’ accounting needs in terms of completing month end activities accurately and within deadlines.The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, multi-company, high transaction environment. It requires a team player with the ability to learn quickly, strong organization and communication skills.LOCATIONThis role is based 100% on-site in Kelowna, B.C.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe Senior Accountant is responsible for the following areas:Operations Oversight:

• Liaison with the Flight Operations department and outside customers to prepare monthly invoices according to contract terms and to reconcile quarterly results.

• This role requires an ability to interpret contracts, provide revenue & pricing analysis, understand revenue recognition, manage operational costing, analyze fuel usage / costs, and coordinate invoicing and collections while maintaining financial / operational controls

Month end Financial Statement Processes

• Coordinate with other employees to ensure timely completion of the month end close and elimination entries where required
• Preparation of month end accruals, working papers and variance analysis
• Various ad hoc reporting, analysis

Financial Statements and Operating Reports

• Ensure reports are generated on time, accurately and completely according to internal policy and ASPE
• Assistance with annual audits; coordinating the organization of data and reconciliations to provide to the auditors

Daily Cash/Other

• Ensure balances, movements and wire transfer payments are accurately made and recorded on time
• Ensuring bank statements and visa statements are downloaded in a timely manner
• Assist with bank reconciliations
• Filling in and sending off vendor credit applications
• Approving customer credit applications
• Updating vendor/employee banking in the ERP

Budget Models

• Assist the Divisional Controller with budget models (including liaison with other departments / stakeholders) for primary companies (KFACL, RALI, RLGP)

Cost Awareness and Analysis

• Update operations staff on trends and cost patterns in the business

Liaison with the Finance Controllers

• Ensure corporate processes and rules are appropriately executed in the ERP system for all divisions
• Ensure segregation of internal controls are maintained

Other:

• Direct supervision of 3 Clerks.
• Stats Canada reporting.
• Other duties and accounting support as requested.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE or SKILLS

• Completion of CPA or a recognized accounting degree and pursing a CPA designation is preferred
• Min 5 years practical experience, with 2+ years of multi-company, multi-currency experience
• Aviation or cargo financial operations would be an asset
• Familiarity with EDI billing processes would be an asset
• Ability to quickly grasp and work with complex Enterprise Resource Planning software and report writing software
• Advanced excel skills are required

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to work independently and utilize analytical problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, positive & enthusiastic
• Able to learn quickly & build relationships, support a team environment
• Able to liaise across all departments and speak/present with senior management
• Organized and attentive to details
• Adaptable to fast pace, deadline driven environment

BENEFITSFull-Time staff benefits include (but are not limited to):

• Health and Dental
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• Personal (Wellness) Spending Account
• Paid vacation and Personal time off
• Pension matching plan and voluntary RRSP
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Free financial advice
• A bonus program based on organizational performance

SALARYThe wage band is KF level 10, $77,000-$96,000 annually. The expertise and technical skill level of the candidate is assessed during the selection process for placement within the band. Note: The salary range maximum signifies full job knowledge.HOW TO APPLYBe a part of our craft. Apply for the Senior Accountant position at today!#PR

Expected salary

$77000 – 96000 per year

Location

Kelowna, BC

Job date

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 02:51:17 GMT

To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email/cover letter where (jobs-near-me.eu) you saw this job posting.