Senior Accountant
HEICO · Hauppauge, NY
- On site
- Full-time
- $95,000 / year
- Hauppauge, NY
Job highlights
- Ensure accurate financial reporting under US GAAP.
- Uphold internal controls compliant with SOX.
- Lead operational efficiency and automation initiatives.
- Support month-end close and variance analysis.
- Collaborate cross-functionally for financial alignment.
About the role
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
Skills & topics
- Senior Accountant
- Accounting
- Finance
- US GAAP
- SOX
- Financial Reporting
- Month-End Close
- Internal Controls
- Audit
- Process Improvement
- Aerospace
- Distribution
- Hauppauge
- New York
How to get hired
- 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.
Technical preparation
Master journal entry preparation and posting.,Practice balance sheet account reconciliations.,Review SOX compliance and internal controls.,Familiarize with ERP system functionalities.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you improved a financial process.,How do you handle tight month-end deadlines?,How do you ensure accuracy in your work?,Give an example of cross-functional collaboration.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities of a Senior Accountant at HEICO - Seal Dynamics?
- The Senior Accountant at HEICO - Seal Dynamics is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting under US GAAP and HEICO Group policies, maintaining SOX compliance, preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, supporting month-end close and audits, and leading process improvement initiatives.
- What accounting standards does HEICO - Seal Dynamics follow?
- HEICO - Seal Dynamics follows United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and HEICO Group policies for financial reporting.
- What is the importance of SOX compliance for this Senior Accountant role?
- SOX compliance is critical for this Senior Accountant role as it requires upholding sound internal controls and ensuring adherence to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which is vital for accurate financial reporting and corporate governance at HEICO.
- What kind of process improvement projects would a Senior Accountant lead at HEICO - Seal Dynamics?
- A Senior Accountant at HEICO - Seal Dynamics would lead or support projects focused on improving accounting processes, enhancing system functionality, driving workflow automation, optimizing the ERP system, and increasing overall operational efficiency.
- How does the Senior Accountant role at HEICO - Seal Dynamics contribute to the company's goals?
- The Senior Accountant contributes by ensuring accurate financial data, maintaining strong internal controls, and proactively identifying opportunities for operational and financial process improvements, thereby influencing both departmental and companywide performance.
- What is the work environment like for a Senior Accountant at HEICO - Seal Dynamics?
- The Senior Accountant role is an on-site position at HEICO - Seal Dynamics' Hauppauge, NY office, working within an expanding finance team that values proactive analysis and driving performance.