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Accounting Manager

Job ID 5172 Date Posted 03/15/2023 Location Honolulu, Hawaii Airport Daniel K. Inouye Int'l Airport Company Signature Flight Support LLC Job Type Full time Job Level Standard
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Job Description

ACCOUNTING MANAGER – HNL M&O SUMMARY Work hard, play harder! We’re seeking an Accounting Manager that will lead the day-to-day activities of the accounting and inventory teams. No two days are the same and we are seeking a detail-oriented individual with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will take initiative, ask the right questions, and be willing to cross-train on all accounting and inventory functional areas. The Signature Flight Support M&O is a small office that runs on coffee, hard work and bouts of laughter. We are seeking a candidate that is a team player and wants to join a dedicated group.

Summary of duties: 

  • Monitor physical inventory reconciliations and variances according to aviation industry standards and investigate discrepancies outside of those standards.
  • Oversee the analysis, trending, and forecasting of jet fuel supply needs to ensure product and space availability at various locations.
  • Oversee the inventory management system across multiple locations to accurately track receipts, distributions, and inventory levels.
  • Compile, analyze, and prepare financial reports to include balance sheets, income statements, statements of cash flow, and monthly operating reports.
  • Prepare calculations and perform journal entries for fixed assets, lease accounting, capitalization, depreciation, prepaids, etc.
  • Understand and implement GAAP; requires working knowledge and experience with ASC 842 for lease accounting.
  • Establish, modify, document and coordinate implementation of accounting and jet fuel inventory control procedures.
  • Analyze and report of budget variances. Collaborate with managers and staff on preparing annual budgets and inventory projections for presentation to board members.
  • Lead and assist employees in all facets of accounting, inventory, and administrative tasks. Including A/P, A/R, payroll, tax, inventory supply, inventory variance, office supply, equipment ordering, scheduling, and equipment disposal.
  • Responsible for preparing statements, schedules, inventory reports, and other documents for annual external audits.
  • Process and ensure timely filing and payment of Hawaii General Excise Tax (GET), Fuel Oil Spill Tax (FOST), Harbor Maintenance Fees (HMF), and Superfund Chemical Excise Tax.
  • Establishes and manages vendor and supplier relationships and ensures contractual agreements for fuel supply and fuel allocations are followed by all stakeholders.
  • Interview, hire and train employees; plan, assign and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve conflicts.
  • Supervise the accounting and inventory team members in accordance with the organization’s policies, procedures and applicable laws.
  • Prepare custom reports as requested by other managers to better analyze the business and operations


Job Responsibilities
  • Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
  • Occasionally required to stand and walk.
  • Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
  • Read, write and fluently speak and understand the English language.
  • Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, supervisors, clients, customers and the general public.
  • Read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
  • Write routine reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
  • Apply math concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry.
  • Apply math concepts such as fractions, percentages, rations and proportions to practical situations.
  • Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
  • Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Job Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from a four (4) year college or university.
  • Three (3) to Five (5) years of accounting experience with inventory management.
  • Experience leading a team of three (3) or more.
  • Preferred candidates have a current CPA license and a master’s degree in an accounting discipline.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience using Quickbooks, Excel, and other Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Access, etc).
  • Must possess a valid state Driver's license.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vet


About Us

From your health to your financial wellness, there are several benefits for you and your family when joining Signature Aviation.

     Our Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement – Up to $5,250 FT and $2,625 PT per calendar year
  • Vision insurance
  • Training and Development
  • Retirement Saving Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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