Accounting Assistant

The Accounting Assistant has a passion for working in a supportive team environment and is a vital part of Sentient Jet. As an important part of ensuring accurate and timely financial records, this department is critical to the continued success of the Sentient brand and company. We maintain a very high level of satisfaction across our customer base, and we take phenomenal pride in our operational efficiency as well as the experience we provide.

As an Accounting Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring accounting and financial data is recorded accurately and timely. Keys to success will be the quality of your teamwork collaboration, communication skills, and attention to detail. Aside from working with the Accounting & Finance team, you will interact with other internal departments, such as sales, flight planning, and client management as well as external vendors and operators.

A day in the life…

• Assist members of the Accounting & Finance team with daily and monthly tasks
• Post vendor and operator invoices for Accounts Payable
• Establish Jet Card accounts (client’s prepaid funds for future flying)
• Assist with billing clients (post flight)
• Respond promptly to Zendesk (cloud-based customer service platform) request, ensuring the timely and accurate maintenance of client Accounts
• Work with accounting and other internal teams to resolve discrepancies timely
• Support audits by providing necessary documentation
• Assist in ad-hoc projects as needed

Skills and Attributes:

• Detail oriented; Strong organization skills; Team player
• Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Must have a hands-on approach to work and an ability to multitask
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• The willingness to learn and approach work processes proactively
• The ability to develop and sustain relationships with the team

Prior Experience:

• Associate degree in accounting preferred or 1-2 years related experience
• Knowledge of general accounting procedures
• Must be proficient in MS Office Programs, including Excel
• Experience with Great Plains accounting software, or Zendesk, a plus

What You Will Receive From Us…

Paid time off, 401K, health/dental/vision/FSA, long-term and short term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance, tuition reimbursement, headquartered in Quincy, MA with an onsite cafeteria, gym, corporate shuttle to public transportation, a tremendous amount of responsibility, dedicated co-workers, and the satisfaction of knowing you are part of a well-respected company at the forefront of Private Aviation.

Sentient is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace humans of every background, appearance, race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, and disability status.

This job description is a guideline for hiring, promotion and an overview of responsibilities for existing employees. It is not meant to be all-inclusive, and management reserves the right to change duties and responsibilities at any time. This position is paying $20-$23/hr depending on experience. #LI-MM1