Staff Accountant

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Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant is a precise, analytical contributor to Crest Operations' Corporate Accounting & Finance team. The role independently owns recurring accounting work, applies GAAP and established controls, and produces complete, well-supported financial information. The successful individual works patiently and methodically, investigates variances to root cause, and communicates conclusions in a direct, factual manner. Success requires sustained focus, disciplined follow-through, sound judgment, and an exceptional commitment to accuracy, documentation, and consistent process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Own assigned month-end close activities; complete each accurately and on schedule.

Prepare timely, accurate financial statements and audit-ready supporting schedules.

Reconcile general ledger accounts to system data; investigate discrepancies through resolution.

Perform the monthly aircraft audit; document findings and exceptions.

Support accounts payable while maintaining segregation of duties and internal controls.

Prepare schedules and support annual audit requests.

Analyze period variances and provide concise, fact-based explanations.

Record journal entries and system imports with complete support, correct coding, and GAAP and policy compliance.

Serve as liaison between corporate and division accounting teams; communicate requirements and findings directly.

Master system and process details; implement approved improvements without compromising controls.

Maintain current policies and procedures for standardized, repeatable work.

Own ad hoc analysis and special projects within defined priorities and deadlines.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.

At least two years of accounting experience, including month-end close and general ledger reconciliation.

Working knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, account reconciliation, and audit support.

Strong Excel and Windows application skills; ERP system experience required.

Ability to analyze detailed data, troubleshoot discrepancies, and draw sound conclusions from evidence.

Exceptional attention to detail, disciplined documentation, and adherence to established standards.

Ability to work autonomously, maintain focus, meet recurring deadlines, and follow work through completion; communicates in a concise, factual, and professional manner.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Crest Operations will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR (c)

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