Junior Accountant

Job Description

Junior Accountant | George J. Priester Aviation

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at George J. Priester Aviation, with options to be based in Wheeling, IL, Englewood, CO, or Tulsa, OK. George J. Priester Aviation is a premier aviation services company providing comprehensive aircraft management, charter, maintenance, and flight operations solutions across the U.S. and internationally. This role is crucial for maintaining the financial health of the organization by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of all accounts payable. The Junior Accountant will directly contribute to effective internal controls, precise financial records, and strong vendor relationships.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Wheeling, IL, Englewood, CO, or Tulsa, OK

• Team: Reports to Director of Finance and CFO
• Mission: This role ensures accurate and timely accounts payable processing, contributing to sound financial records and strong vendor relationships.
• Tech Stack: Ramp, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts Payable Management: Manage the full accounts payable cycle from invoice receipt, through coding and approval, to accurate entry and timely payment.
• Financial Review and Processing: Review invoices comprehensively for accuracy, appropriate supporting documentation, correct general ledger coding, and required approvals before processing.
• Vendor Relationship and Reconciliation: Maintain precise vendor records, reconcile vendor statements, and proactively research and resolve any discrepancies or inquiries from vendors or internal teams.
• Financial Compliance and Audit Support: Prepare for annual 1099 filings and other vendor tax documentation, and provide necessary records to support internal and external audits.
• Process Optimization and Control: Adhere to established accounting policies and internal controls while identifying and implementing opportunities to improve accounts payable processes for greater accuracy, efficiency, and automation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Foundational understanding of accounts payable processes, general ledger reconciliation, and basic accounting principles.
• Experience: Proven ability to manage accounts payable cycles, including invoice processing, payment scheduling, and vendor record maintenance. Experience with maintaining organized electronic records and supporting documentation is required.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing accounts payable workflow tools and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for financial transaction entry and management. Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Bonus: Familiarity with Ramp for A/P workflows and experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central are highly valued.