Overview:
If you are looking for a long-term career to grow with a great company that offers highly competitive pay and benefits and a great culture, apply now! Southern Air is looking for a qualified Accountant to join our growing team!
Mission of the Role:
The ideal candidate for this position will be a critical team member within the organization reporting directly to the Accounting Manager. This position will have extensive involvement in establishing accounting controls and policies to support the Company as it grows. The ideal candidate must have superior organization and communication skills, while maintaining strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment, and should possess excellent knowledge of accounting regulation and procedures, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
This position will participate heavily in the month-end close process for Southern Air, working closely with the locations and Accounting Manger to ensure financial reporting integrity. This position will also provide support to the broader accounting team by assisting with audit assistance, system implementation testing, and other special project work as needed. This position will also be highly involved in the year-end audit process for Southern Air by providing support as requested.
Why Join Our Team:
- Competitive salary and great benefits like 401(k) match, employer-paid life insurance and disability, and paid time off
- Access to a full suite of wellness benefits, including supplemental policies like Critical Illness, Accident, Hospitalization
- Leadership who truly believes in work-life balance
- Family-oriented and fun company culture
- Great opportunities for continued growth and development
- Open communication with all levels of management
What You Will Do:
- Record transactions daily in our accounting system
- Work efficiently in Microsoft Excel and other programs
- Work closely with other locations to manage Accounts Receivable
- Communicate directly and effectively with decentralized teams and managers
- Accurately perform month-end and year-end close processes
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and account analysis
- Assist in audits by collecting and providing requested materials and reports
- Identify opportunities for efficiencies and implement streamlined processes
- Execute individual and team goals that support strategic initiatives
- Contribute positively to team culture through teamwork, communication, and collaboration
Who We Are Looking For:
- Excellent communicator, both written and oral
- Resourceful and able to develop and implement creative strategies
- Efficient and able to effectively manage time and meet deadlines
- Energetic, collaborative, and open to new ideas
- High integrity and ethical standards
- Commitment to personal growth
- Highly intrinsically motivated and comfortable working independently
- Ownership of work product, results, and mistakes
- Positive attitude and willingness to be part of a team
Knowledge and Experience Requirements:
- Two or more years of accounting experience
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
- Ability to communicate accounting and financial information in common and understandable language
Job Details:
Location: Pineville, LA (in-person)
Compensation: $45,000 - $60,000 per year
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.