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JOB TITLE: Senior Accountant

DEPARTMENT:  Accounting FLSA STATUS:   Exempt REPORTS TO: Manager of Accounting

JOB BRIEF:

Surf Air Mobility represents the sense of adventure, discovery, and gateway to new possibilities – where entrepreneurship is a cult and changes the way people experience the world. We want to turn the world of aviation on its head and believe the only way to do so is by being bold and new. Nothing is sacred and in fact we want to change everything that slows people down. Innovation and creativity are what we thrive on.

As our ideal Senior Accountant, you are an individual that is naturally attracted to the Surf Air brand and you “get it”. You have a strong personality of your own and are committed to offering support to the company and its vision.

As the Senior Accountant, you will report to an Accounting Manager in the accounting department. While the corporate headquarters are based in Dallas, TX, you will work in Dallas, TX.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in monthly, quarterly, and annual period close process, as assigned.
• Designs, implements, and maintains internal controls, reports for financial systems and interfaces.
• Prepares and/or reviews account reconciliations, cost reports, billings, bank reconciliations, variance analyses, and various other functional reports, as assigned.
• Provides information to auditors and management as needed: prepares audit schedules as necessary.
• Reviews and/or prepares federal, state, and other regulatory reports, ensuring compliance as assigned.
• Reviews and/or prepares financial transactions and/or general ledger journal entries and supporting documentation to ensure their accuracy and takes necessary action to correct any errors.
• Reviews, maintains, reconciles, and updates general ledger accounts as assigned.
• Identify opportunities for automation and elimination of existing manual processes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Entrepreneurial spirit: We are a growing organization and need team members who thrive in a rapidly changing environment. Flexibility and a demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity, while managing multiple priorities and projects in a fast paced, innovative organization.
• Customer focus: A demonstrated track record of proactively engaging leaders and employees of all levels with a strong degree of professional maturity and the ability to influence outcomes is essential.
• Strong communication skills: Excellent verbal and written skills with an ability to effectively work with all level and leadership styles. Strong business acumen with proven experience translating business needs into actions that will move the business forward.
• Enthusiasm: High energy level with driving sense of urgency and continuous improvement mindset along with a strong desire and ability to mentor and coach.
• Project management skills: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, that require cross-functional collaboration.
• Analytical/detailed-oriented focus: Ability to be able to pay close attention to details on reports, schedules, and reconciliations with a submission of high-quality work with little to no errors.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university. CPA, preferred.

Experience:

• Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience, preferably with a mixture of both audit and public company accounting experience.
• Ability to work well independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to work efficiently and meet the deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong Excel skills.

Miscellaneous Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Computer, phone skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak English effectively.
• Ability to work within a 24/7 operation including holidays.
• Ability to pass 7-year background check and pre-employment drug screen per airline regulations and/or company policy.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. per the Immigration Act of 1986.

Physical requirements:

• Must have sufficient vision and ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position in a normal office environment.
• Must be able to communicate through verbal, written and electronic means.
• Must be able to access filing cabinets, drawers, and shelves of varying height.
• Must be able to move up to 25 pounds on an infrequent basis.

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

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

At Surf Air Mobility, we are committed to building a more inclusive ecosystem that integrates women, people of color, and other underrepresented groups into the cleantech sector and aerospace industry. We strongly encourage applications from qualified applicants and members of underrepresented groups. Surf Air Mobility is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Surf Air Mobility is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender.