Staff Accountant, Gl Accounting

Job Summary

Payrate: $65,000/annually

Reporting to the Manager, Operational Accounting, this position will work closely with the Operational accounting team and be responsible for assisting with many aspects of general ledger-related activities, including but not limited to, preparing accrual journal entries, preparing month-end close journal entries, and preparing GL account reconciliations in a collaborative team driven environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the business operations, financial systems and the general ledger structure.
• Prepares accrual journal entries
• Review of invoice account coding before posting to ensure proper allocation of expense
• Support system maintenance needs of Ivalua
• Assist in special projects and/or other areas as assigned by manager
• Support external audit by providing necessary PBC items
• Review and approve coding for purchase requests and accounts payable vouchers in the procurement/purchasing software (Ivalua)
• Account Reconciliations at the end of each month
• Completes assigned month-end tasks in a timely manner
• Performs month end close duties and associated journal entries
• Support of quarterly inventory counts at the Airports
• Support audits of various Airport Authorities as required by the contract

Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast paced, evolving environment and meet close deadlines.
• Minimum 3 years working in an Operational Accounting, General Ledger Accounting, or other accounting role to include monthly close activities.
• BS/BA in Accounting.
• High integrity, solid work ethic and exceptionally detail oriented.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Swissport as an equal opportunity employer bases its hiring decisions on the business need and the best qualified candidates available and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of any protected category. Candidates who are offered employment may be subject to a criminal record and other background checks as permitted or required by company policy or applicable law.

About us

Swissport International Ltd. is the leading Ground Services Provider to the aviation industry. Swissport is employing over 60,000 dedicated professionals, serving over 700 client companies at 300 stations in 50 countries on five continents. Swissport delivers unparalleled value in the areas of Ground Handling, Cargo Services, Executive Aviation, Travel Services, Fueling and Aircraft Maintenance. We strive to operate with the core values of People, Professionalism, and Partnership in all that we undertake. Our mission is simple – “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience”.