Aery Aviation LLC

Aery Aviation LLC

Accounting Associate

Newport News, VA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 11 days ago
Financial ModelingAccountingForecastingBudgetingExcelQuickBooksAuditingAvidAR/VRCommunicationProblem SolvingGAAPInternal Audit

About the role

  • About Aery Aviation LLC Aery Aviation, LLC is an aviation services organization whose focus is on the engineering, certification, and production associated with aircraft modifications.
  • Our team has significant experience spanning everything from single engine ISR aircraft for government utilization to widebody VVIP interior completions.
  • This role is 100% in office at least 5 days a week - no remote or hybrid work available.

Responsibilities

  • Support month-end and year-end close activities; prepare supporting schedules and variance analyses.

Nice to have

  • Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations (e.g., FAR, CAS, OMB Uniform Guidance) and internal policies.
  • Prepare financial reports and schedules required for government submissions, audits, and grant reporting.
  • Coordinate and respond to internal and external audit requests
  • Work with project managers, contract administrators, and program staff to ensure proper billing and revenue recognition for government-funded projects.
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling for aviation projects as needed.
  • Adhere to safety, security, and confidentiality protocols specific to the aviation industry.
  • You Must Have Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 2+ years of progressive accounting experience

Benefits

  • We offer the right candidate the chance to join a forward-thinking organization, supported by a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Company info

  • Looking For Aery Aviation is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Accounting Associate to support financial operations for an aviation company.
  • The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with government accounting standards, compliance, and audits, and is comfortable working in a regulated, fast-paced environment that includes contracts, grants, and federal/state reporting requirements.
  • What You Will Be Doing Process and record day-to-day accounting transactions: AP, AR, general ledger entries, bank reconciliations.
  • Prepare, review, and post journal entries and account reconciliations on a regular cycle.
  • Assist with government contract accounting: cost allowability, indirect cost rates, timekeeping support, and allocation of costs to contracts/grants.
  • Coordinate and respond to internal and external audit requests; support audit preparation and follow-up.
  • Maintain accurate fixed asset records and support capitalization, depreciation, and disposals.
  • Support invoicing, collections, and cash application; follow up on past-due accounts, especially for government customers.
  • Maintain accounting documentation and process controls; recommend and implement improvements to streamline workflows.
  • 2+ years of progressive accounting experience; experience in aviation or transportation industry strongly preferred.
  • Solid understanding of GAAP and applicable government regulations (FAR, CAS, OMB).
  • Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks Online) and MS Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; high attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
  • Nice To Have's Experience supporting government audits (DCAA, OIG, single audits).
  • Familiarity with aviation-specific financial issues (aircraft leases, maintenance accounting, FAA grant programs).
  • Experience working in Rippling.
  • Aery Aviation job descriptions are meant as summarizations only.
  • They do not necessarily reflect all duties and responsibilities of a position.
  • If this opportunity excites you, come join our team!
  • For Aery Aviation, the question isn't: "Can we?" When others are limited in the common approach, Aery Aviation jumps into higher gear asking, "How can we do this?" and then proceeds into problem-solving for customers.
  • This is what customers appreciate most about Aery Aviation - avid tenacity.

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