Accounting Associate

Aery Aviation, LLC is an industry leader in Design, Engineering, Certification and Aerospace Services. We design and engineer solutions for a variety of aviation, aerospace and commercial clients. We continually develop and apply innovative methods, techniques and technology to meet our clients ultra-critical, time-challenging, cost sensitive, superior-reliability requirements. We serve all Federal branches of the US Government, commercial customers and foreign aerospace defense companies.

Aery Aviation is seeking an Accounting Associate to join our accounting team in Newport News, VA.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

Assists with providing financial, administrative, and clerical services in order to ensure effective, efficient and accurate financial and administrative operations.

• Receives and verifies invoices and requisitions for goods and services
• Enters invoices for payment
• Prepares vendor checks for mailing
• Prepares manual checks as needed
• Assists with accounts payable & account receivables aging
• Assists with maintaining vendor files
• Contacts prospective vendors to validate company information
• Maintains and keeps current relevant spreadsheets and databases to support business initiatives
• Collects, stores, and protects confidential information (e.g. banking instructions, payment terms, tax ID)
• Supports annual audits and tax preparation
• Assist with time keeping, payroll function, and expense reports
• Reconcile bank accounts
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting
• Assist with monthly close process

Qualifications (Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Certifications/Licenses):

• High school diploma or possession of a G.E.D. certificate
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principals and financial reporting
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience
• Proficiency in accounting software, QuickBooks Online, MSFT Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams
• Analytical with a strong ability to multitask and effectively solve problems
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Experience with fixed assets is preferred
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated resourcefulness, initiative, and results-oriented capabilities
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Drug Free Workplace Drug Testing Program participation

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Certifications/Licenses:

Experience with major ERP system
Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft 365 office applications