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About HEICO - Seal Dynamics
Seal Dynamics, a HEICO company founded in 1976 with corporate headquarters in Hauppauge, NY, is a world leader in technical sales and distribution of aerospace components. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Accountant to join our expanding finance team.
About the Role
This role goes far beyond executing routine accounting activities. The Senior Accountant will ensure accurate financial reporting under US GAAP and HEICO Group policies, while upholding sound internal controls in compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). In addition, this individual will lead and participate in operational-efficiency initiatives, driving improvements across accounting processes, system functionality, workflow automation, and overall business operations. The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, and eager to influence both departmental and companywide performance. This role is on-site at our Hauppauge, NY office.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and post monthly recurring journal entries, including depreciation, amortization, rebate accruals, bonus and payroll accruals, PTO accruals, SG&A accruals, lease accounting, and additional adjustments.
- Reconcile critical balance sheet accounts such as AR, AP, cash, inventory, prepaids, fixed assets, and accruals.
- Provide guidance and oversight to the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams.
- Support the Controller with month-end close, variance analysis, and financial reporting to HEICO Corporate.
- Assist with internal audits and external financial audits.
- Ensure a strong internal control environment and compliance with SOX requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Customer Service, Sales, Product Management, Quality, Warehouse Operations, HR, etc.) to resolve issues and align financial data with operational activities.
- Lead or support projects focused on process improvements, automation, ERP optimization, and operational efficiency.
- Proactively identify opportunities to streamline workflows and strengthen financial controls.
Key skills/competency
- Senior Accountant
- US GAAP
- SOX Compliance
- Financial Reporting
- Month-End Close
- Variance Analysis
- Internal Controls
- Process Improvement
- ERP Optimization
- Auditing
How to Get Hired at HEICO
- Customize your resume: Highlight your experience with US GAAP, SOX compliance, and financial reporting, tailoring it to the Senior Accountant role at HEICO.
- Showcase process improvement skills: Emphasize your ability to lead initiatives in automation, ERP optimization, and workflow streamlining.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your experience with journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end close procedures.
- Demonstrate SOX knowledge: Articulate your understanding of internal controls and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements.
- Research HEICO's culture: Understand their leadership in aerospace component distribution and their commitment to operational excellence.
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