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Atlas Air Worldwide

Outsourced aviation services: cargo, charter, leasing

Senior Accounting Analyst

Financial AccountingUpdated on Nov 11
Full-timeWhite Plains, NY, USA$91k - $123kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
  • At least 4 years of accounting or financial analysis experience is required; aviation fuel experience is preferred.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and complex financial data analysis is required.
  • Experience working with financial accounting systems, large datasets, and reporting applications is required.
  • A strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and invoice processing is required.
  • Familiarity with fuel management systems, particularly Skymetrix, is preferred.
  • Experience with SQL, Databricks, Power BI, or similar data analysis and reporting tools is a plus.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint is required.
  • Ability to identify data discrepancies and perform reconciliations across multiple systems is required.
  • Ability to work in interdepartmental team settings is required.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and meet time-sensitive deadlines is required.
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Support the monthly financial close process, including preparing and posting journal entries and accruals, and completing account reconciliations, including fuel liability reconciliations.
  • Review and validate daily fuel invoices for accuracy of fuel quantities, contracted prices, and flight information.
  • Verify fuel consumption and operational data to ensure accurate recording of monthly fuel expenses and liabilities.
  • Prepare supporting documentation and reconciliations for internal and external audit requests.
  • Support the preparation, validation, and submission of aviation environmental reporting under EU ETS, CORSIA, and ReFuelEU Aviation.
  • Reconcile fuel consumption data with flight operational records and other supporting information to ensure regulatory reporting accuracy.
  • Investigate reporting discrepancies, identify missing information, and coordinate corrective actions.
  • Monitor regulatory reporting requirements and support implementation of changes to reporting procedures.
  • Optimize the Fuel Management System (Skymetrix), maintaining and validating fuel pricing data, including contracted rates, effective dates, and ad hoc station pricing.
  • Maintain data integrity across fuel management, operational, and accounting systems.
  • Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to implement system enhancements, upgrades, and automation initiatives, including upcoming modules.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline invoice processing, reporting, and fuel accounting activities.
  • Improve the timeliness of fuel payments to strengthen vendor relationships and support favorable commercial terms.
  • Generate fuel prepayments based on account balances and anticipated flight activity.
  • Support ACMI customer fuel reconciliations and provide accurate financial and operational data to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain recurring reports, analytical models, and dashboards to support management decision-making.
  • Serve as a key point of contact for fuel vendors regarding invoice discrepancies, payments, account reconciliations, and billing adjustments.
  • Respond to internal and external customer inquiries regarding fuel costs, consumption, billing, and financial reconciliations.
  • Prepare fuel analytics for management review.
  • Work with fuel vendors to obtain credits or billing adjustments for incorrectly charged fueling events.
  • Provide budget and analytical support for the Fuel department.
  • Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and presentations as requested.
  • Uphold the company Code of Conduct and behavioral standards, and respond appropriately to known departures.

Desired Qualifications

  • Aviation fuel experience.
  • Familiarity with fuel management systems, particularly Skymetrix.
  • Experience with SQL, Databricks, Power BI, or similar data analysis and reporting tools.

About the Company

Atlas Air Worldwide

Outsourced aviation services: cargo, charter, leasing

Atlas Air Worldwide provides outsourced aviation services worldwide, including cargo, charter, leasing, and passenger operations for clients like the U.S. military, e-commerce companies, tech firms, humanitarian groups, and sports teams. It operates fleets under brands such as Atlas Air, Southern Air, Polar Air Cargo, and Titan Aviation Holdings, handling crews, maintenance, and flight operations for customers under long-term contracts and leasing agreements. The company differentiates itself by serving multiple market segments with a multi-brand approach and by offering both charter services and asset leasing and management, giving tailored, flexible aviation solutions with global reach. Its goal is to deliver reliable and efficient transportation that helps clients move goods and people across the world, supporting business growth and community stability.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
White Plains, NY
Founded
1992

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