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Accountant
San Antonio, TX
Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of
At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.
As an Accountant, you’ll research and provide analysis on business unit or segment financials for the appropriate management group while providing financial guidance to other disciplines on the product line or segment as required to follow in accordance with proper company policies and procedures. In this position, you will report to the Assistant Controller.
What you’ll do:
- Organize, analyze, and maintain financial records and transactions to ensure accuracy; collect and maintain data from internal databases and other sources to support financial analysis.
- Prepare and analyze daily workpapers for accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, capital assets, and payroll.
- Provide guidance on general ledger coding for purchase orders, expenses, and other transactions.
- Prepare and manage journal entries and general ledger activities; reconcile accounts to ensure accuracy.
- Assist with the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
- Monitor budget adherence throughout the year and identify concerns related to expenditures and profitability.
- Assist with internal and external audits as needed; maintain internal control policies to safeguard company assets.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and other applicable regulatory standards.
- Review and code accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions; collaborate with other departments on financial matters and support continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes and improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Carry out special projects as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Currently enrolled in or completion of a recognized professional accounting certification program, such as CPA, CMA, or CFM, or equivalent professional accounting credential.
Desired Skills
- Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices.
- Advanced proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and financial software.
- Introductory knowledge of Smartsheets and Power BI.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing operations, finance and accounting principles, internal controls, purchasing, inventory and cost accounting.
- Good planning, organizational, analytical, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills.
Benefits that make life better:
- Comprehensive Healthcare
- 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
- Paid Time Off starting on day one
- Bonus opportunities
- Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Learning & Training opportunities
About Us
Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.



