Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | PJ Helicopters, Inc.

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at PJ Helicopters, Inc., located in Red Bluff, CA. PJ Helicopters is a family-run, world-class precision helicopter lift service operating nationwide, primarily supporting the utility, forestry, and construction industries. This Staff Accountant role is crucial for maintaining the company’s financial health by performing general ledger accounting duties, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and supporting overall business operations. The position requires a working understanding of accounting principles, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Red Bluff, CA
• Pay: $25–$30 hourly
• Mission: Maintain the financial health of the company by ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting overall business operations.
• Tech Stack: MS Office

What You’ll Actually Do
• General Ledger Management: Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness for financial records.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Accounts Payable and Receivable: Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes, including invoicing, payment processing, and collections.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to government and parent company financial legal requirements, assisting with internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement enhancements to accounting operations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Associates or Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field, or similar level of experience, with a working understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience: Experience handling highly confidential information.
• Skills: Detail oriented, excellent verbal and written communication skills, client/customer focus, strong organizational skills, and strong computer/MS Office skills.
• Bonus: Public company experience, working knowledge of the travel industry.