Staff Accountant - Jet Charter Operations

Company Overview
Eleven Aviation is a premier aviation startup located in the Pacific Northwest, dedicated to providing exceptional service to high-end clients. As an emerging organization, our mission is to deliver unparalleled customer experiences by catering to the unique needs and preferences of our clientele. We strive to set a new standard of private charters with our commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and personalized service.
We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, close-knit environment where teamwork and collaboration thrive. Come join our team and play a key role in the financial success of our organization!
Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and passionate Staff Accountant to join our dynamic team specializing in jet charter operations. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in accounting principles, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance. In addition, the selected candidate will possess, or quickly be able to possess a particular focus on the unique financial aspects of the charter industry. This role will play a crucial part in ensuring the financial health and compliance of our company's operations.
What You Will Be Doing:

• Prepare financial statements, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to provide insights into the financial performance of our jet charter operations and jet owners.
• Collaborate with management to develop annual budgets and forecasts for the jet charter division and jet owners, monitoring performance against budgeted targets and providing variance analysis.
• Communicate closely with maintenance, flight crew, and operations to ensure accurate financial reporting, budget adherence, and any potential discrepancies.
• Manage the billing process for charter and maintenance services provided to clients and aircraft owners, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of invoicing and collections.
• Utilize financial and aviation industry software, including QuickBooks, JetInsight, and EBIS.
• Stay abreast of tax regulations and compliance requirements specific to the aviation industry.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulatory requirements related to financial reporting, tax filings, and other financial matters.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred.
• 2-3 years of accounting experience is required.  Experience in an early stage, small to medium sized business or in the aviation industry is a plus. 
• Knowledge of multi-entity and/or multi-disciplinary organizations is a plus.
• Provides excellent internal and external customer service.
• Exhibits initiative and is self-motivated.
• Possess the ability to be accurate and attentive to details while effectively managing your time and your tasks.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and integrity in financial reporting.
• Strong computer application skills and aptitude for learning new systems and processes.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment and displaying strong relationship building skills.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and reporting standards.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide meaningful insights.
• Effective communication skills, verbally and written, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Possess a high level of integrity with an emphasis on teamwork, growth, and customer service.

Compensation
The base compensation range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000 annually . Exact compensation may vary based on the chosen candidate’s skills and experience.
Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverages.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 4% company match.
• Paid Time Off – Vacation, Sick, and Holidays.
• Exciting opportunities to help grow and develop a start-up organization and enhance your experience and skillset.

Physical Requirements
To successfully perform the essential functions of this job, the employee must be able to:

• Perform work in a professional office environment.
• Lift, push, and pull up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines.
• Regularly required to sit, and to move about the various work environments to train, monitor and ensure compliance with all company requirements.
• Verbally communicate with employees, co-workers and customers in person and by phone.
• Occasional travel to various worksites that may require overnight stays, flights, and/or prolonged travel in a vehicle.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of requirements for the work being performed by associates assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. 
EEO Statement
Eleven Aviation is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion and other terms and conditions of employment. 
The chosen candidate must be able to pass a background check prior to their start date.