Senior Accountant in Dallas, Texas at Ameriflight LLC

Ameriflight, LLC is the nation’s largest Part 135 cargo airline and the leading provider of scalable, outsourced aviation services for the regional express airfreight market. Our diverse portfolio enables major cargo integrators, manufacturers, aircraft operators, and freight forwarders to adapt quickly to the demands of today’s fast-moving supply chain.

Operating a fleet of more than 120 aircraft—including the Saab 340B, Embraer 120, Fairchild SA227, Beechcraft 1900, and Beechcraft 99—Ameriflight delivers reliable service from bases across the U.S.

About the Position

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Senior Accountant will support core accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit support, while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong internal controls.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring transactions for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and inventory are recorded properly
• Recording timely and accurate month-end journal entries and performing account reconciliations
• Ensuring revenue and expense recognition is classified correctly and consistently
• Preparing monthly internal financial reporting
• Performing fiscal year-end close activities and assisting with activities and requirements of external auditors
• Processing monthly/quarterly payments and filing returns for Federal Excise Taxes and various state tax obligations
• Working with external tax preparer on the completion of annual tax returns
• Continually seeking and implementing opportunities to streamline and improve accounting operations through technology and process efficiencies
• Other duties as assigned to meet organizational requirements

Benefits

Ameriflight strives to provide our employees with a good work-life balance and are constantly working to improve our benefits

• Competative Salary
• Opportunity for growth and promotion
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Company provided Life Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Vacation

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Minimum of two years work experience in general ledger accounting
• CPA preferred
• Sound knowledge of accounting standards and procedures, including GAAP
• Experience with accounting software, preferably Oracle
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Microsoft 365
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Additional Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Must meet airport badging requirements, including TSA security background check.
• Valid driver’s license and compliance with company insurance criteria required.

Physical Requirements

• This role primarily operates in a standard office environment and involves prolonged periods of sitting, working at a computer, and using standard office equipment. Occasional standing, walking, and light lifting may be required.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.