Metro Aviation, Inc. is seeking an Corporate Staff Accountant  to work as an integral part of the Metro team at Metro Aviation, Inc. Headquarters in Shreveport, Louisiana. 

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Our mission is to provide the safest and highest quality aircraft operations, completions, and maintenance so that:

• Our customers can safely and effectively accomplish their mission profile,
• Our employees can exercise their talents and maximize their potential, and
• The Company can ensure its financial stability.

Our goal is to find qualified candidates who value our mission and contribute to our overall safety culture. We invest in the well-being of our employees. The following FREE benefits are offered to all full-time employees: Family Health and Prescription Insurance, Family Dental Insurance, Family Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Job Objective

The Corporate Staff Accountant will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of the company. The position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. The Corporate Staff Accountant meticulously manages financial data to ensure precise and timely financial reporting for the company and affiliates.

Essential Functions

• Generate recurring payables and process vendor disbursements by accurately matching checks to invoices and maintaining digital filing systems
• Reconcile accounts payable statements directly against invoices within the accounting system to maintain ledger accuracy
• Request, record, and track W-9 forms for 1099 recipients, and prepare and distribute annual 1099 statements in compliance with tax regulations
• Execute routine bank account and credit card reconciliations to ensure complete alignment between financial statements and internal logs
• Oversee the company credit card program, including statement reconciliations against employee receipts, expense tracking, and onboarding new employees into the card system
• Investigate and resolve complex issues and discrepancies associated with purchase orders, receiving documents, and invoice processing
• Serve as a primary point of contact for external vendors, researching and resolving inquiries promptly to maintain strong partner relationships
• Identify bottlenecks and assist in designing and implementing improvements to streamline accounts payable workflows
• Provide support to senior financial officers on ad-hoc reporting, audit preparations, and financial analysis as needed
• Exercise utmost integrity, discretion, and confidentiality across all financial reporting and record-keeping activities
• Act as a team with all other accounting and accounts payable specialists – ad hoc duties, special projects, backup, etc

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSA)

• Ability to learn systems quickly and work in a fast-paced environment
• Highly accurate and detail-oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records

Education & Experience

• CPA preferred but not required
• 3-5 years of experience in accounting or related field
• Experience with accounting software and online platforms

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Filing duties include standing, pushing, pulling, squatting, and lifting
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds at times

Work Environment

• Temperature-controlled office
• Limited Exposure to outdoor shops with potential extreme cold and hot temperatures and loud noises

Work Status, Schedule, & Travel

• Full-time
• Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week
• Overtime may be necessary
• No travel required

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Metro Aviation, Inc. is committed to employees, customers, and the community to promote diversity and inclusion by developing policies, programs, and procedures that foster a work environment where differences are respected and employees are treated fairly.

Metro Aviation, Inc. prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind and ensures Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all aspects of the relationship between Metro Aviation, Inc. and its employees, including recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, wages and salary administration, employee benefits, and application of policies.