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About the Company

Our Expertise Spans the Globe

At AirStart, we do more than support aviation operations. We build the connections that help our clients move faster, operate smarter, and grow with confidence. Recognized as one of Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies in Canada and named among Profit 500’s fastest growing businesses, AirStart brings more than 20 years of industry expertise and global partnerships to every client relationship. From operational support to strategic solutions, we help businesses navigate complex challenges with responsiveness, reliability, and a deep understanding of the aviation industry.

The Opportunity

Behind every successful operation is a finance team that is proactive, detail-oriented, and trusted to keep the business running smoothly. We are looking for a hands-on, highly organized Accounting and Payroll Specialist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys owning critical financial operations that directly impact the business.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and entrepreneurial team where your contributions are visible, valued, and trusted. You will work closely with senior leadership, play a key role in daily financial operations, and help strengthen processes as the company continues to grow.

What You’ll Be Doing

Financial Operations & Cash Management

You will oversee key day-to-day accounting activities that keep the business operating efficiently and accurately, including:

• Managing accounts receivable processing and payment application
• Monitoring daily cash flow and bank balances
• Supporting foreign exchange transactions and fund transfers
• Maintaining accurate A/R aging and customer account records
• Assisting with customer collections and payment follow-up
• Helping minimize banking costs and prevent overdraft situations
• Supporting monthly bank reconciliations and financial reporting

This role is highly operational and ideal for someone who enjoys staying close to the numbers while also thinking proactively about process improvement and financial accuracy.

Payroll & Benefits Administration

You will play a critical role in ensuring payroll and employee-related financial processes are executed accurately and on time, including:

• Reviewing payroll changes and preparing payroll import files
• Supporting weekly payroll processing deadlines
• Calculating and validating quarterly sales commissions
• Posting payroll journal entries
• Managing benefits-related reconciliations and reporting
• Ensuring employee coverage updates are accurately reflected

 Accounting & Reporting Support

Working closely with leadership, you will help maintain accurate financial records and support month-end and year-end activities by:

• Reviewing revenue allocations and identifying discrepancies
• Supporting FX adjustments and account revaluations
• Maintaining balance sheet and P&L schedules
• Preparing supporting reports and audit documentation
• Assisting with external accountant and audit requests
• Maintaining organized financial documentation and audit trails

What Makes This Role Exciting

• Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic financial operations
• A highly collaborative and supportive environment
• Opportunity to improve processes and influence operational efficiency
• A role with meaningful ownership and visibility across the organization
• Exposure to aviation and international financial operations
• Variety in the work where no two days look exactly the same

What We’re Looking For

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• PCP designation is considered an asset
• Progress toward CPA designation is an asset
• 5–10 years of experience in accounting, payroll, and financial administration

Technical Aptitude

• Strong accounting and reconciliation experience
• Payroll processing expertise
• Experience with ERP systems and Dayforce/Ceridian
• Knowledge of FX accounting and statutory remittances
• Strong Excel and reporting capabilities
• Ability to extract, analyze, and validate financial data

The Ideal Person

You are someone who:

• Takes ownership and follows through
• Enjoys balancing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Has exceptional attention to detail
• Is proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented
• Communicates professionally and collaborates well with others
• Is comfortable working with confidential financial and payroll information
• Looks for ways to improve processes and strengthen controls

If you enjoy being part of a business where your work truly matters and where you can make an immediate impact, we’d love to hear from you. As part of our commitment to inclusivity, diversity, equity and accessibility, our goal is a workforce built on respect that reflects the communities we serve. We thank all applicants for their interest in AirStart but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.