Careers at Elite Air

Staff Accountant Position

The accountant will play a pivotal role in preparing and ensuring accuracy of monthly financial statements for multiple aircraft. Serving as the key link between aircraft owners, vendors, and charter clients, this position is responsible for managing a full complement of accounting tasks with precision and professionalism. Core responsibilities include:

• Overseeing accuracy of all accounting services related to aircraft operations.

• Processing payments in a timely manner and maintaining meticulous financial records within QuickBooks.

• Preparing monthly financial statements for each managed aircraft.

• Establishing regular communication with aircraft owners on key performance factors.

• Reconciling monthly bank statements.

• Auditing and reconciling monthly credit card statements to ensure accuracy.

• Communicating with crew and fixed-base operations on expenses.

• Applying customer payments, preparing deposits, and reconciling AR/AP balances.

• Working directly with the maintenance department on processing maintenance work orders.

• Reviewing related invoices, work orders, and documents to identify and resolve discrepancies.

• Managing general daily AR/AP functions and accounting transactions.

• Preparing budget forecasts, balance sheets, and profit/loss statements.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required include:

• Must be proficient with QuickBooks Desktop and have a basic understanding of GAAP and standard accounting functions.

• Strong understanding of Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Outlook.

• Accuracy with Data Entry and 10 key capabilities.

• Ability to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels, both verbally and in professional writing.

• Ability to multi-task and effectively manage assignments competing objectives.

• Ability to maintain focus, accuracy, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment despite interruptions.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

• Strong knowledge of our business operations, products, and services to provide accurate responses to incoming questions.

• Ability to create and maintain ad hoc reports, records, and spread sheets.

• Strong phone skills; friendly while maintaining professionalism.

• Must have reliable means of transportation.

The education and experience required for the position include:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or other relevant field required.

• At least 2-3 years experience in an accounting role required.

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with QuickBooks Desktop.

• Advanced MS Excel skills including pivot tables.

• Experience with general ledger functions.

Additional certification (CPA or CMA) is preferred but not required. In-person work is required (no remote option) at 100 2nd Ave S., Suite 707, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. This full-time position (490 hours per week) pays $55,000 to $65,000 annually, commensurate with the candidate’s skills and experience. Benefits include:

• Paid parking.

• 401(k) after first year, current Employer match of 6%.

• Group Dental and Vision insurance plans available.

• Employer paid portion of Health insurance premium.

• Two (2) weeks paid time off for first and second years of employment with increases beginning third year of employment.

Please e-mail resumes to Careers@eliteair.com.

St. Petersburg-Based A&P Mechanic

Primary duties and responsibilities are to perform scheduled and unscheduled line maintenance, including preventive maintenance and occasional alterations on executive business aircraft. Other duties and responsibilities include:

• Properly documenting work performed in accordance with company standard operating procedures.

• Ensuring all known discrepancies are corrected and documented as required.

• Performing routine monitoring of aircraft status for maintenance coming due.

The physical requirements and working environment may include:

• Climbing, standing, stooping, bending, and occasionally working in confined spaces.

• Performing work on ladders and scissor lifts.

• Working in an aircraft maintenance hangar or outside ramp in all weather conditions.

• Occasional overtime and weekend shiftwork.

The following experience is requested and preferred:

• Five or more years in aircraft maintenance on turbine powered aircraft.

• Model aircraft experience, such as work on Gulfstreams, Legacy 600 Series and Global Express executive aircraft.

• Experience in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems.

The following qualifications are required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

• Valid Airframe & Powerplant Certificate.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Computer experience, including the ability to access web-based aircraft maintenance manuals.

• Adequate flexibility to respond to on-demand flight schedules per CFR Part 135 operations.

Please e-mail resumes to Careers@eliteair.com.

Elite Air Human Resources

To learn about career opportunities as they come available, please contact the Elite Air human resources department.

Pilot Records Improvement Act

The Pilot Records Improvement Act of 1996 requires air carriers under 14 CFR Part 135 to request, receive, and evaluate certain information concerning a pilot/applicant’s training, experience, qualification, and safety background before allowing the individual to begin service as a pilot with their company. To learn more or to make a PRIA request, please contact Karla Rissmiller.