Sr Accounting Analyst

Overview

This role manages daily financial and accounting activities related to aviation fuel operations. Responsibilities include fuel invoice processing, month-end close support, vendor reconciliations, fuel pricing maintenance, regulatory reporting, and financial analysis. The position also supports compliance with aviation environmental regulations, including EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), and ReFuelEU Aviation.

The role works closely with Fuel Procurement, Accounting, Flight Operations, Ground Operations, IT, and external vendors to improve data accuracy, strengthen financial controls, and identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly financial close process, including preparation and posting of journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations (including fuel liability reconciliations)
• Review and validate daily fuel invoices to ensure accuracy of fuel quantities, contracted prices, and flight information
• Verify fuel consumption and operational data to ensure accurate recording of monthly fuel expenses and liabilities
• Prepare supporting documentation and reconciliations for internal and external audit requests
• Support preparation, validation, and submission of aviation environmental reporting under EU ETS, CORSIA, and ReFuelEU Aviation
• Reconcile fuel consumption data with flight operational records and other supporting information to ensure regulatory reporting accuracy
• Investigate reporting discrepancies, identify missing information, and coordinate corrective actions
• Monitor regulatory reporting requirements and support implementation of changes to reporting procedures

Fuel Management System (Skymetrix)

• Optimize the Fuel Management System (Skymetrix)
• Maintain and validate fuel pricing data within Skymetrix, including contracted rates, effective dates, and ad hoc station pricing
• Maintain data integrity across fuel management, operational, and accounting systems
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to implement system enhancements, upgrades, and automation initiatives
• Identify opportunities to streamline invoice processing, reporting, and fuel accounting activities
• Improve the timeliness of fuel payments to strengthen vendor relationships and support favorable commercial terms
• Support implementation of upgrades and upcoming modules

Reporting, Analytics, and Vendor Support

• Generate fuel prepayments based on account balances and anticipated flight activity
• Support ACMI customer fuel reconciliations and provide accurate financial and operational data to internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and maintain recurring reports, analytical models, and dashboards to support management decision-making
• Serve as a key point of contact for fuel vendors regarding invoice discrepancies, payments, account reconciliations, and billing adjustments
• Respond to internal and external customer inquiries regarding fuel costs, consumption, billing, and financial reconciliations
• Prepare fuel analytics for management review
• Work with fuel vendors to obtain credits or billing adjustments for incorrectly charged fueling events
• Provide budget and analytical support for the Fuel department
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and presentations as requested

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred
• Minimum 4 years of accounting or financial analysis experience with aviation fuel experience preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and complex financial data analysis
• Experience working with financial accounting systems, large datasets, and reporting applications
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and invoice processing
• Familiarity with fuel management systems, particularly Skymetrix, preferred
• Experience with SQL, Databricks, Power BI, or similar data analysis and reporting tools considered a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to identify data discrepancies and perform reconciliations across multiple systems
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in interdepartmental team settings
• Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and meet time-sensitive deadlines

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $91,000—$123,000 USD
• Benefits may include medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, generous paid time off, and 401K contributions as part of the total compensation package
• Compensation will be offered based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, and other factors

Location

• United States

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship or employer immigration support either now or in the future.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, place of birth, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.