Sr Accounting Analyst

Join Atlas Air Worldwide. Move the World with Us! At Atlas Air Worldwide, we’re not just an airline, we’re a global engine powering cargo, passenger, and leasing operations across more than 70 countries. As a leader in outsourced aviation logistics, we’re built on a foundation of safety , service excellence , integrity , innovation , teamwork , and responsibility . With over 30 years of history, a modern all-Boeing fleet, and nearly 5,000 teammates collaborating across operations, technical, and corporate functions, we’re driven by purpose. If you're ready to grow, innovate, and help us deliver excellence every single day, you belong here. The Senior Accounting Analyst is responsible for managing the daily financial and accounting activities associated with aviation fuel operations, including fuel invoice processing, month-end financial close, vendor reconciliations, fuel pricing maintenance, regulatory reporting, and financial analysis. The position plays a key role in maintaining financial accuracy, supporting internal and external customers, and ensuring compliance with applicable aviation environmental regulations, including EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), and ReFuelEU Aviation. The successful candidate will work closely with Fuel Procurement, Accounting, Flight Operations, Ground Operations, IT, and external vendors to improve data accuracy, strengthen financial controls, and identify opportunities for process improvements and automation. Values and Behavioral Standards: To ensure the effective communication and application of company values and behavioral standards, as stated in our company “Code of Conduct” policy, and to respond appropriately in the event of any known departure. Major Job Accountabilities: • Support the monthly financial close process, including preparation and posting of journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations, including fuel liability reconciliations • Review and validate daily fuel invoices to ensure 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 the implementation of changes to reporting procedures • Optimize the Fuel Management System (Skymetrix) • Maintain and validate fuel pricing data within Skymetrix, 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 • 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 • Implementation of upgrades and upcoming modules • 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 dashbo