Accounting Associate

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Join Southern Airways, the biggest little airline in the industry, and be part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your excellent customer service skills will shine! As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Surf Air Mobility, we provide route services throughout the contiguous United States and the Hawaiian Islands.

Our company mantra, "Every Passenger, Every Day, Every Flight," is at the heart of everything we do. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives while contributing to our mission of providing exceptional service and prioritizing passenger safety.

Southern Airways is experiencing tremendous growth, offering endless opportunities for learning and career advancement. Whether you're new to the airline industry or looking to enhance your skills, you'll receive comprehensive training and support to excel in your role.

Put your talents to work and join the Southern Airways team today! Be part of the biggest little airline where every passenger, every day, and every flight matters – and so do you!

We are looking for an accounts payable/invoicing clerk to join our terrific team in the Palm Beach area. This is a virtual position. Recent graduates and veterans are encouraged to apply. We offer a generous PTO policy; medical, dental, vision, and life insurances; and a 401(k). Oh - and flight benefits are one of the perks!

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Accounts Payable/Invoicing Clerk DEPARTMENT: Accounting

REPORTS TO: Controller

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

A Person in Accounts Payable/Invoicing Clerk position is responsible for processing invoices received by the company and other assigned clerical tasks. This is a virtual position.

Major Responsibilities/Daily Activities:

• Enter invoices received by the company correctly into the SAGE Intacct financial system.
• Balance and reconcile accounts payable accounts to vendor statements and payments made by the company. Research Accounts payable discrepancies and report any issues to management.
• Generate appropriate reporting on outstanding accounts payables, aging of payables, and recommend solutions.
• Interact with vendor accounting functions to resolve issues, confirm receipt of payments, and address vendor concerns.
• Secondary Responsibilities:
  • Create invoices for company services as required.
  • Backup other team members during vacations and illness.

Requirements:

• Honesty and Integrity – A candidate must possess a high degree of honesty and integrity in this highly important position.
• Work Ethic – A candidate must have an outstanding work ethic and be willing to do what it takes to get the job done. Clock watchers and rigidly time dependent people will not be successful.
• Self-Motivated – A candidate must be able to work without daily direction after training and acclimation.
• Flexibility – A candidate must be able to adapt to a fast-paced business environment where daily tasks may change based on business requirements and issues.
• Able to work in fast-paced environment– A candidate must remain calm under pressure and be able to deal with daily issues and problems without undue stress or impact on other employees.
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Qualifications and Education:
High School Diploma or GED Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Work Experience:

• Accounting Software Experience – A minimum of 2 years of experience with the accounts payable functions
• Excel – Experience with Microsoft Excel with demonstrated ability to create and maintain basic spreadsheets for tracking of accounts payable issues.
• Management Reporting – The ability to create ad hoc reports using SAGE and Excel to meet management reporting requirements.

Mental Requirements:

Level 3 – Requires a high level of concentration and high level of attention intermittently. Generally, the approach to tasks may be consistent, but the number of steps required and/or the number of variables involved creates the possibility of errors unless the incumbent pays close attention.

Physical Requirements:

Sitting: 90%

Standing/Walking: 10%

This is primarily a desk position with occasional time walking and standing to file, make copies, etc.

Machines/Equipment Used:

Computer, Printer/Scanner/Fax, Calculator, Telephone

Degree of Eye/Hand Coordination:

Enough manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to use required machines and equipment effectively with/without accommodation.

Security:

This position requires a pre-employment drug test and Criminal History Background Check.

Travel:

Travel is not usually associated with this position; some travel for training may be required.

Miscellaneous Requirements:

• Ability to read, write and speak English effectively.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable Internet service.
• Ability to work within a 24/7 operation including holidays.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. per the Immigration Act of 1986.
• A quiet location, free from interruptions, in which to work; hard-wired internet and modem.

Benefits:

Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package based on experience.

Health & Wellness: After 30 days of employment on the 1st of the next month, you are eligible to sign up for medical, dental, and vision insurance, air ambulance coverage, short-term disability, pet insurance, health savings accounts, and company-paid life insurance.

Retirement Plans: Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan.

Generous PTO: After completion of your probationary period, employees earn 1 day of PTO per month, plus paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Employee Discounts: After completion of your probationary period, you can access the My ID Travel program, which allows members of your immediate family to participate as well. This program provides travel privileges, including:

• Flight tickets at significant discount, employee and family members can fly our planes (standby space available)
• Discounts on hotels and resorts
• Car rentals at reduced rates
• Discounted cruises

Southern Airways Corporation is an EEO/AAP employer and as such all qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin - and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, race, or disability.