Senior Accountant at Southern Airways Corporation

Addison, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 May, 26

Salary

110000.0

Posted On

28 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Account Reconciliations, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, Flux Analysis, Audit Schedules, Journal Entries, General Ledger, Excel, Project Management, Communication, Mentoring, Coaching, Business Acumen, Process Automation, Deadline Management, Teamwork

Industry

Airlines and Aviation

Description

At Surf Air Mobility, we're transforming air mobility. As innovators in aviation, we are at the forefront of creating a more efficient and accessible flying experience. With our commitment to a customer-first approach, advanced software solutions, and electrification, we’re pioneering new ways for people to travel, making flying not only faster but more enjoyable. Our passionate team thrives in a collaborative environment where innovation and hard work go hand in hand. Help us shape the future of aviation while working with cutting-edge technologies that are changing the lives of our passengers. JOB TITLE:  Senior Accountant DEPARTMENT:  Accounting FLSA STATUS:   Exempt LOCATION: Addison, TX (hybrid) As our ideal Senior Accountant, you are an individual that is naturally attracted to the Surf Air brand and you “get it”. You have a strong personality of your own and are committed to offering support to the company and its vision. As the Senior Accountant, you will report to the Controller in the accounting department. Key Responsibilities: * Assists in monthly, quarterly, and annual period close process, as assigned. * Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations for balance sheet and P&L accounts, as assigned. * Designs, implements, and maintains internal controls, reports for financial systems and interfaces. * Assists with the preparation of monthly financial reports including P&L and balance sheet, as assigned. * Assists with the preparation of the quarterly flux analysis for balance sheet and P&L accounts, as assigned. * Provides information to auditors and management as needed: prepares audit schedules as necessary. * Reviews and/or prepares financial transactions and/or general ledger journal entries and supporting documentation to ensure their accuracy and takes necessary action to correct any errors. * Reviews, maintains, reconciles, and updates general ledger accounts as assigned. * Identify opportunities for automation and elimination of existing manual processes. Qualifications * Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university. * Experience: Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience, preferably with a mixture of both audit and public company accounting experience. * Ability to work well independently as well as in a team environment. * Ability to work efficiently and meet the deadlines in a fast-paced environment. * Strong Excel skills. Preferred Attributes * Entrepreneurial spirit: We are a growing organization and need team members who thrive in a rapidly changing environment. Flexibility and a demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity, while managing multiple priorities and projects in a fast paced, innovative organization. * Customer focus: A demonstrated track record of proactively engaging leaders and employees of all levels with a strong degree of professional maturity and the ability to influence outcomes is essential. * Strong communication skills: Excellent verbal and written skills with an ability to effectively work with all level and leadership styles. Strong business acumen with proven experience translating business needs into actions that will move the business forward. * Enthusiasm: High energy level with driving sense of urgency and continuous improvement mindset along with a strong desire and ability to mentor and coach. * Project management skills: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, that require cross-functional collaboration. Miscellaneous Requirements: * Must be authorized to work in the U.S. per the Immigration Act of 1968. * Fluency in English. * Computer, office equipment, phone skills. Benefits: * Team members are eligible to participate in our variety of benefits plans, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, air ambulance coverage, short-term disability, pet insurance, health savings accounts, and company-paid life insurance. * Team members can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan. * Generous PTO * Employee Discounts: Team members are eligible to participate in the My ID Travel program, which allows members of your immediate family to participate as well. This program provides travel privileges, including: 1. Flight tickets at significant discount, employee and family members can fly our planes (standby space available) 2. Discounts on hotels and resorts 3. Car rentals at reduced rates * Addison Office Amenities include: full free on-site gym, two indoor pickleball courts, game tables in lobby, on-site day care through Kinder Care, on-site coffee shop, on-site café, free underground parking, easy access to Tollway and George Bush, and great location near restaurants in Addison. At Surf Air Mobility, we are committed to building a more inclusive ecosystem that integrates women, people of color, and other underrepresented groups into the cleantech sector and aerospace industry. We strongly encourage applications from qualified applicants and members of underrepresented groups. Surf Air Mobility is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Surf Air Mobility is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Surf Air Mobility participates in E-Verify.

Responsibilities

The Senior Accountant will assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, including preparing account reconciliations for balance sheet and P&L accounts. Key duties also involve designing and maintaining internal controls, preparing financial reports, reviewing transactions, and identifying opportunities for process automation.