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Who we are and where we are going: 

Ascent Aviation Services is one of the largest aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul, storage and reclamation operations in the world. Our strength comes from our talented and professional employees who excel through teamwork and enthusiasm. Ascent Aviation Services continues to grow and are continually looking for motivated and career minded aviation professionals who will support our vision and goals.

Advance your accounting career with Ascent Aviation as a Staff Accountant – Cost Focus. In this key role, you will be responsible for inventory accounting, including documentation, analysis, and recording and approving transactions in the general ledger. You will also prepare balance sheet account and bank reconciliations as part of the month-end and year-end close, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. Your analytical skills and attention to detail will support effective cost control, budgeting, and forecasting across our growing operations.

As part of the accounting team, you’ll embody our core values of Respect, Safety, Quality, and Results, contributing directly to the strength of our organization. With the launch of our 777 program and two new hangars, Ascent is experiencing rapid growth — and this role is instrumental in supporting that expansion and our mission to become the most trusted aerospace solutions provider in North America.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Manage cost accounting and inventory accounting, including documentation, analysis, and recording and approving transactions in the general ledger.

• Track and analyze project costs, monitor variances, and ensure timely corrections and accurate financial reporting.

• Develop and maintain project cost and schedule baselines, budgets, and forecasts in Excel or the ERP system.

• Conduct monthly unbilled and deferred revenue analysis by project and revenue type.

• Review contracts, billings, and project expenses for accuracy and resolve inconsistencies as needed.

• Analyze monthly financial statements and month-over-month variances to ensure accuracy before publishing results.

• Prepare financial and operational reports, including KPIs, cash flow analyses, and ad-hoc reporting for decision-making.

• Execute month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis.

• Identify and manage month-end accruals and maintain supporting schedules for journal entries.

• Perform accounting processes including journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger transactions.

• Prepare balance sheet account and reconciliations as part of month end and year end close.

• Support Treasury functions and assist with monthly financial reporting and the annual audit process.

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of work-in-progress (WIP) and ERP accounting systems, including project setup and maintenance in Quantum.

• Work independently and proactively, maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and attention to detail in all accounting functions.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

YOU WILL GET MORE THAN JUST COMPENSATION:

• 401K with company match
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Disability
• PTO
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Development and Career Growth Opportunities
• EAP

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:  

• Strong knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Advanced Excel knowledge
• Ability to organize and plan work adhering to deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical skills.
• Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping theories.
• Ability to read, write, and understand the English language, and follow verbal adn written instructions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• High-school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelors degree in accounting required.
• Five years experience in accounting, month-end procedures, and audit preparation required.
• CPA Certification preferred.
• MBA preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Occasional squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 20 pounds.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED: 

• Telephone, personal computer, multiple printers, copy machine, and shredder.
• May be required to operate additional office equipment not explicitly listed in this description as needed to perform job duties effectively.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Work primarily in the Main Hangar building office with occasional travel to various locations on base.
• Potential exposure to materials listed on Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Protective Equipment Required: None

OTHER DUTIES: 

• May be required to work at both Marana, AZ and Tucson, AZ locations as business needs dictate. 
• Additional duties may be assigned at the discretion of department management. 

SMS REQUIREMENTS:

• Employees are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with company policies and government regulations. These rules are written in the interest of preserving the lives and the resources entrusted to each employee, and when the rules are violated, the risk of a mishap is usually increased.
• Employees shall participate in safety education programs and train to recognize hazards on the job and how to report them promptly. As a condition of employment, each member of Ascent Aviation agrees to report errors, incidents, and accidents honestly.
• An employee who observes an unsafe action or condition should bring it to the attention of supervisors and managers. Certain conditions may allow the employee to easily correct or condition a situation.