Modern Aviation Looking for Accounting Clerk at Amarillo, TX Full Time

Modern Aviation (the “Company”) is a private equity backed, platform company launched in 2017 that is focused on the fixed-based operator (“FBO”) sector. The Company has been rapidly growing through the acquisition of FBO locations and has significant additional committed capital from its sponsors to continue to grow the business through future acquisitions.

Company Benefits

Employee Medical Insurance, Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Vacation and Sick Time, Paid Holidays, HSA Account Funding, 401k Match

Other Available Benefits

Buy-up Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, 401k

Primary Purpose Of The Position

The Accounting Clerk will report to the Accounting Manager and be responsible for various treasury tasks, support sales/fuel tax filings, reconciling general ledger accounts, and lending overall support to the accounting department & all Modern Aviation locations.

Essential Functions

• Monthly review and reconciliation of general ledger account balances to ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP & established company guidelines
• Bank reconciliations to provide accuracy of book balances
• Support of Sales, FET, and local tax return filings for multiple locations
• Accounting functions including journal entries, reporting, and other duties as assigned
• Assist with various audits throughout the year including annual financial statement audit
• Inform management of any discrepancies or abnormal transactions related to fuel sales, payments, or inventory levels
• Provide support to Controller, other Accounting team members and General Managers as needed
• Partners and provides necessary support detail to internal and external clients
• Responsible for the adherence to and communication of applicable financial controls and policies

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to follow verbal instructions and written procedures
• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
• Flexibility, willingness to learn new skills, and ability to work collaboratively with other staff
• This position requires a high level of ethical behavior in handling confidential information and adhering to established policies in accordance with GAAP standards and regulatory requirements
• Polished verbal and written communication skills
• Organized and able to effectively prioritize conflicting tasks/projects

Reports to : Accounting Manager

Supervisory Responsibility : This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

FLSA Status : This position is non-exempt.

Work Environment : This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers. This position requires various tasks performed in all types of weather conditions.

Travel : This position would require minimal travel.

Physical Requirements : Physically able to perform frequent walking, sitting, stooping, stretching, bending, reaching, and grasping actions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions including extreme heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud. May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

EEO Statement : The Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Other Duties : Please note this job description is not designed to cover all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

If you are interested in applying, please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected]