Junior Accountant

Job Description

Junior Accountant | George J. Priester Aviation

The Tone:
This is a role at George J. Priester Aviation, located in Wheeling, IL, Englewood, CO, or Tulsa, OK. George J. Priester Aviation is a premier aviation services company delivering comprehensive aircraft management, charter, maintenance, and flight operations solutions. Known for its commitment to safety, professionalism, and white-glove service, the company operates within a dynamic Part 135 and Part 91 environment, supporting diverse aircraft types and mission profiles. With decades of experience supporting owner-managed and client-focused flight departments, the company values integrity, collaboration, and accountability, fostering long-term careers in aviation. This position is vital for ensuring accurate and timely financial record-keeping, effective internal controls, and strong vendor relationships, directly supporting the Director of Finance and CFO.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person, Wheeling, IL

• Team: Reports to the Director of Finance and CFO.
• Mission: To ensure accurate and timely processing of accounts payable for George J. Priester Aviation and related companies, supporting the maintenance of accurate financial records and strong vendor relationships.
• Tech Stack: Ramp, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage Accounts Payable: Oversee the comprehensive accounts payable cycle, encompassing all stages from invoice receipt, proper coding, and securing necessary approvals to final entry and payment processing.
• Process and Validate Invoices: Scrutinize invoices for accuracy, confirm appropriate supporting documentation, ensure correct general ledger coding, and verify all required approvals are in place.
• Vendor Relations & Reconciliations: Reconcile vendor statements meticulously, researching and resolving any discrepancies in a timely and professional manner, while also responding professionally to internal and external inquiries regarding invoices and payments.
• Maintain Financial Compliance: Maintain accurate and organized electronic vendor records, including payment terms and tax documentation, assist with annual 1099 preparation, and follow established accounting policies, internal controls, and approval procedures.
• Financial Reporting Support: Enter, review, and maintain accounts payable transactions within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, reconcile A/P activity to the general ledger, assist with month-end closing activities, and provide documentation to support audits.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Foundational understanding of accounts payable processes, financial record-keeping, and the importance of effective internal controls.
• Experience: Experience managing the full accounts payable cycle. Practical familiarity with utilizing Ramp for A/P workflows and entering, reviewing, and maintaining transactions in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Skills: Comprehensive accounts payable management, detailed invoice review and processing, meticulous vendor record maintenance, accurate general ledger reconciliation, and effective discrepancy resolution.
• Bonus: Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for improving A/P processes, accuracy, efficiency, and automation, coupled with a willingness to perform special accounting projects as assigned.