Accounting Positions

ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

Company:                   Mercury Air Cargo, Inc.

Location:                     Los Angeles, CA  (LAX)

Status:                         Full-Time

Education Level:        Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Certification:               CPA preferred

Post Date:                   May 30, 2008

Reports To:                 Executive Vice President/Cargo Controller

Job Description/Duties 

  1. Assists the Controller in running the day-to-day administration in the accounting department
  2. Assists in month-end closing
  3. Performs monthly account analysis
  4. Prepares financial statements for cargo division
  5. Prepares required management reports
  6. Prepares/performs necessary journal entries
  7. Oversees billing, revenue accounting and costs accruals
  8. Oversees IATA billing, payments and accruals
  9. Monitors A/R collections and cash receipts application
  10. Monitors CASS/CNS billing and receipts application
  11. In-charge of data uploads from various systems
  12. Reconciles operational data with accounting data
  13. Implements company policies and procedures
  14. Helps in improving internal control
  15. Any other duties and projects that may be assigned as necessary

Qualifications

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, CPA preferred
  2. Minimum 3 years experience in Aviation, Freight Forwarding or Transportation Industry
  3. Excellent knowledge of accounting principles, procedures and processes
  4. Excellent communication skills
  5. Possess very good time management and organizational skills
  6. Computer savvy with experience in computerized accounting systems such as MAS 90/500, Lawson or Great Plains Dynamics
  7. Very good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Outlook
  8. Ability to work with all levels of management and personnel

We offer group medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and numerous additional optional benefits.  For more information regarding the company, please visit the website:  mercuryaircargo.com.  If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume with your current contact information and salary history to:  jobs@mercuryair.com.                      

EOE/AAP