Senior Accountant, Inventory & Fixed Assets

Summit Aviation is hiring a Senior Accountant – Inventory & Fixed Assets to join our team in Vancouver on a full-time, permanent basis. In this role, you will manage all accounting activities related to fixed assets and inventory.

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join Summit Aviation on a full-time, permanent basis in Vancouver. As the Senior Accountant – Inventory & Fixed Assets, you will bring your passion for accounting to focus on all activities related to fixed assets and inventory. This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth and development in inventory and fixed asset accounting.

Joining our team means:

- Stability in knowing you have long term employment and growth opportunities
- A competitive wage so you can comfortably provide for your family, with current wages under review
- RRSP matching
- Health & Dental Benefits that start the day you do so you and your family feel secure in the future

This role will be based in Vancouver and will be work from home with up to 2 days per week in the office. Apply now to become part of the Summit team in Vancouver!

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review monthly inventory reconciliations, post adjustment entries, verify accuracy, and maintain proper documentation
• Develop monthly fixed asset AUC schedules, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal policies, and handle asset capitalization entries
• Prepare CAPEX budget vs. actuals reporting, analyze additions/disposals, and review depreciation for accuracy and consistency
• Run inventory reports from RAAS, coordinate with Operations on monthly parts consumption, and post corresponding journal entries
• Identify opportunities for improving aviation inventory, fixed asset reconciliation, and month-end close processes
• Run aircraft utilization reports, summarize data for depreciation calculations, and prepare variance analyses to support budgeting
• Manage inventory accrual entries, reconcile standard costs related to aircraft parts consumption, and track inventory issued to leased aircraft
• Maintain RAAS system inputs, including weekly foreign exchange rate updates, and review/approve AP invoices related to inventory and CAPEX
• Lead year-end inventory counts, investigate discrepancies, and ensure accurate reconciliation of variances
• Provide backup support and respond to auditor inquiries regarding inventory and fixed assets

Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years of full-cycle accounting experience, with hands-on experience with inventory and fixed assets accounting
• Background of supporting operations required in a multi-entity environment
• Large ERP experience an asset (I.e. JDE and Hyperion Financial Management)
• Strong analytical skills with an attention to detail and ability to multi-task, set priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, management, and organization skills
• Works independently, manages multiple tasks, and sets priorities
• Commitment to continuous improvement and excellent customer service
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and accounting software skills; able to organize, interpret, and reconcile high volume of transactions and data using Excel

Additional Information

Summit Air, a member of the Ledcor Group of Companies, delivers customized fleet and aviation solutions safely and reliably to support Canada's North and beyond. We have one of the largest and most diverse fleets in the industry. From moving cargo, to transferring passengers, to recreational flights for adventurers seeking to discover the North, we are a one-stop solution. Learn more at www.flysummitair.com

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.