Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant – Pioneer Aero Supply
4 Days On Site / 1 WFH from our new offices at 317 N Francisco, Chicago IL 60612

Company Overview: Pioneer Aero Supply is a leading aviation aftermarket parts supplier with a rich history of excellence and reliability in the aerospace industry. We specialize in providing high-quality, cost-effective solutions for aircraft operators, MRO facilities, and airlines worldwide. Our commitment to service, innovation, and operational efficiency has positioned us as a trusted partner in the aviation aftermarket sector.

Position Overview: 

Pioneer Aero Supply is seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant to support the Controller in strengthening accounting operations, improving month-end close discipline, and maintaining GAAP-compliant financial reporting in a growing, multi-entity environment. 

Pioneer operates in an inventory-intensive, operational business involving exchange transactions, repair activity, and multi-entity accounting. Experience working in an inventory-based accounting environment is required. Candidates must demonstrate comfort working with inventory accounts, cost of goods sold, and subledger-to-general ledger reconciliations.

This high-visibility role will take ownership of core execution areas including AP/AR support, preparation of reconciliations, maintenance of accounting schedules and workpapers, inventory-related accounting support, and general ledger analysis. The position is designed to evolve into an Assistant Controller role over time, with increasing responsibility for close management, financial statement review, and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inventory & Cost Accounting Support
  • Assist in maintaining inventory-related accounting schedules and reconciliations
  • Support reconciliation between operational systems and the general ledger
  • Analyze cost of goods sold activity and identify anomalies
  • Assist in review of inventory adjustments, write-downs, and related documentation
  • Support month-end cutoff procedures impacting inventory and COGS
• AP & AR Support
  • Review accounts payable coding for accuracy and policy compliance
  • Assist with accrual identification and month-end cutoff procedures
  • Support credit memo processing and accounts receivable balance reviews
  • Analyze aging reports and identify discrepancies or unusual trends
  • Ensure proper documentation (approvals, W-9s, supporting detail) is maintained
• Accounting Schedules & Workpapers
  • Prepare and maintain accounting schedules (prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, etc.)
  • Reconcile schedule balances to the general ledger monthly
  • Prepare roll-forward schedules and maintain organized documentation
  • Ensure workpapers are audit-ready and consistently formatted
• Reconciliations & Month-End Close
  • Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations (cash, AP, AR, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, intercompany, inventory)
  • Document clear and concise explanations for reconciling items
  • Prepare recurring and standard journal entries
  • Support timely completion of month-end close (target: 10–12 business days)
• General Ledger & Financial Statement Analysis
  • Review general ledger activity for misclassifications and anomalies
  • Identify trends or recurring issues impacting financial accuracy
  • Assist with preparation of internal financial statements
  • Support variance analysis and management reporting
• Audit & GAAP Support
  • Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation
  • Maintain GAAP-compliant workpapers
  • Assist with intercompany reconciliations and supporting documentation
  • Support internal control documentation and process improvements
    

Qualifications and Skills:

• Required:
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience - BA in Accounting or related-degree
  • Strong understanding of accrual accounting and GAAP
  • Hands-on month-end close experience
  • Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations
  • Experience analyzing general ledger activity and financial statements
  • Comfort working in an inventory-based or operational accounting environment
• Preferred:
  • Direct experience in inventory accounting or cost accounting
  • Multi-entity or intercompany accounting experience
  • Audit support or public accounting experience
  • CPA or CPA-track candidate
    

Why Join Pioneer Aero Supply? We value integrity, operational excellence, and continuous growth. As an emerging key player in the aviation aftermarket sector, we provide our employees with opportunities to contribute to global aviation safety and reliability while developing their careers in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Join us and become part of a team committed to pioneering success in the aerospace industry.