Staff Accountant

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We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join an aircraft management organization in West Palm Beach, Florida. This contract position offers a path to a permanent role and supports the full monthly accounting cycle for managed aviation clients, with a focus on accurate billing, expense review, and financial reconciliation. The role is best suited for someone who communicates confidently with vendors and high-profile clients while maintaining strong control over payables, accruals, and account adjustments.Responsibilities:• Oversee accounts payable activity for multiple aviation-related vendors, ensuring invoices are reviewed, coded, and processed accurately and on time.• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships while resolving billing questions, payment issues, and supporting documentation needs.• Prepare monthly client invoices by compiling management fees, operating expenses, and all applicable charges tied to aircraft operations.• Examine monthly expenses to confirm completeness, identify missing items, and record accruals for costs incurred but not yet posted.• Create journal entries and account adjustments to support accurate general ledger activity and month-end close.• Review payroll-related charges and confirm all applicable expenses are captured correctly in client billing and financial records.• Reconcile bank statements and investigate discrepancies to maintain accuracy across cash and accounting records.• Assist with budget preparation by using prior-year spending patterns and upcoming projections to support quarterly planning.• Coordinate with internal teams to verify flight-related costs such as fuel, hangar, insurance, catering, parking, and connectivity services are properly recorded and billed.