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Senior Accountant
Chicago, IL / Elkhart, IN
Job Description
COMPANY INTRODUCTION
ALVEST is the world leader in airport ground support equipment manufacturing and distribution, through its entities TLD, Smart Airport Services (SAS) and Alvest Equipment Services (AES), with consolidated sales in the range of 750 million USD. Alvest Equipment Services (AES) is dedicated to ground support equipment maintenance, rental, leasing, and overhaul services with a high level of growth, in Europe, USA, and the Middle East.
Salary: The expected pay rate for this position is $80,000-$90,000.00 per year. The actual pay rate offered may vary on multiple factors including, but not limited to, experience, knowledge, skills, certifications and/or location.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Accountant at AES takes a leading role in supporting accounting functions, focusing on the AES Sales and Service Offices. Responsibilities include active participation in month-end financial close, preparation of financial statements, and providing insightful analysis for decision-making. This role demands a solid accounting foundation, proficiency in extracting and analyzing data from various sources, acute attention to detail, and adherence to deadlines. The Senior Accountant collaborates with the leadership team in AES and reports directly to the AES Controller.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Other duties may be assigned and are not limited to the following)
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
ALVEST is the world leader in airport ground support equipment manufacturing and distribution, through its entities TLD, Smart Airport Services (SAS) and Alvest Equipment Services (AES), with consolidated sales in the range of 750 million USD. Alvest Equipment Services (AES) is dedicated to ground support equipment maintenance, rental, leasing, and overhaul services with a high level of growth, in Europe, USA, and the Middle East.
Salary: The expected pay rate for this position is $80,000-$90,000.00 per year. The actual pay rate offered may vary on multiple factors including, but not limited to, experience, knowledge, skills, certifications and/or location.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Accountant at AES takes a leading role in supporting accounting functions, focusing on the AES Sales and Service Offices. Responsibilities include active participation in month-end financial close, preparation of financial statements, and providing insightful analysis for decision-making. This role demands a solid accounting foundation, proficiency in extracting and analyzing data from various sources, acute attention to detail, and adherence to deadlines. The Senior Accountant collaborates with the leadership team in AES and reports directly to the AES Controller.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Other duties may be assigned and are not limited to the following)
- Monthly reporting and analysis (P&L and balance sheet), covering sales, margin, and indirect costs
- Analysis to facilitate the creation of monthly financial statements
- Submission of completed financial statements to the consolidation system
- Detailed account reconciliations
- Contribution to the annual budget and periodic forecasts
- Key user in the ERP system (EAM, Kyriba and SunSystems)
- Assistance in semi-annual financial audits
- Building relationships with leadership across the US to enhance workflow and ensure accurate accounting treatment
- Identification of process improvements and recommendations for system, process, and performance enhancements
- Other assignments as directed by the respective manager(s)
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business, or a related field
- 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar position or as an accountant in an industrial division within the business-to-business sector
- Experience with ERP systems (Infor preferred)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Excel and Outlook
- Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to efficiently manage multiple challenging tasks within agreed time frames with critical thinking and quality
- Drive to continually improve business processes, seeking efficiency
- Commitment to personal and collective growth, positive collaboration, and proactive communication
- Dedication to overcoming challenges collectively, learning from failures, and pushing for success
- High attention to detail
- Strong ethical practices
- Composure under pressure
- Adaptable to changes in the work environment and able to deal positively with frequent change
- Ability to work both as a team and/or independently
- Must be able to read and speak the English language
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Legally authorized to work in the United States, you must be at least 18 years of age
AES provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, AES takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. All recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and other employment related programs are provided fairly to all persons on an equal opportunity basis without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions are based on the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action.
AES is committed to ensuring that its online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all candidates, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please at jobs.help@tld-america.com. Only messages sent for this purpose will be reviewed.
EEO is the Law (English)
EEO is the Law (Spanish)
AES is committed to ensuring that its online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all candidates, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please at jobs.help@tld-america.com. Only messages sent for this purpose will be reviewed.
EEO is the Law (English)
EEO is the Law (Spanish)
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
3 to 5 years
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